Dillon, Edward P.

GLENMONT - Edward P. Dillon, 88, was born in Troy, and has now exchanged finite life for Eternal Peace on August 27, 2019 in the presence of his caring family, to be reunited with his precious heavenly “Roses”.He was the son of the late Edward J. and Anita M. (Martin) Dillon and was educated at St. Peter’s Academy, La Salle Institute in Troy and Albany Business College. Ed was employed for 32 years with the NYS Dept. of Taxation and Finance, retiring in 1992. His fascination with the grace and power of the written word became his favorite relaxation. He created numerous works in many topics, including authorship of two published books of poetry; “Stringing Family Pearls” and “The Challenge of Expression”.

In 2001 he traveled throughout Ireland, from where most of his ancestors originated, on a month long automobile journey.

Ed was predeceased by his wife, Patricia (Kundel) Dillon and three sisters, Anita O’Connell, Marilyn Arroyo and Rita Lashway and his son in law Michael Shea. He is survived by his children Patricia D. (Bruce) Moore, Kathleen A. Shea, Edward J. (MaryAnn) Dillon and Erin E. Taylor; seven grandchildren, Spencer Moore, Matthew Moore, Julie (Matthew) Ordway, Amanda (Ben Ambrosio) Shea, Stephen Shea, William (Caroline) Taylor and Gregory Taylor; 3 great-grandchildren Brady and Fayelin Ordway and Lillie Moore. His sister Dorothy (the late Nicholas) Mitchell, Dear companion Alice and his brother in law Victor Arroyo as well as several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Ed’s family on Tuesday September 3, 2019 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Daniel Keenan Funeral Home, 490 Delaware Ave., Albany.

Ed’s Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday September 4, 2019 at 10:00 am the Church of St. Thomas the Apostle, 35 Adams Place, Delmar.

Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Glenmont.