Michael Eugene Dillon

1963 - 2018

Dillon, Michael Eugene
Michael Eugene Dillon, 54, of Greenville, South Carolina, husband of Gina Coassin Dillon, passed in peace on February 2, 2018.
Michael "Mike" was born on February 4, 1963, a son of the late Carl Eugene Dillon and his wife Dolores D'Agnese Dillon, of West Haven, Connecticut.
Michael grew up in Connecticut. He was a Boston Red Sox fan, enjoyed Italian food, and kept a secret stash of Reese's in his desk drawer.
Possessing a passion for the outdoors, Michael enjoyed boating and fishing and enthusiastically shared this with his daughter Frances from a very early age.
For Michael, however, reeling in 'the big one' was more about connecting with his faith and spending time with his loved ones.
Gatherings with family and friends introduced opportunities for Michael to share his keen gift of humor with colorful impersonations and passionate storytelling, accenting references to everyday life.
Michael was blessed with a wonderful charisma that made him a strong natural leader in both his personal and professional life.
As a young man, he kept active in sports, while his studies at Central Connecticut State University guided him into the world of Aerospace and Manufacturing Engineering, for which he earned a B.S. degree in 1985.
Michael's career afforded him the opportunity to travel and reside in different areas of the country as well as abroad while serving companies such as Boeing, Gulf Stream, Lockheed Martin and GKN Aerospace.
Michael earned accolades and endorsements during his career, which spanned more than thirty years. Peers recognized his strength as a visionary leader with a caring nature, a determined team player with a high moral compass marked by integrity.
Michael was loved and admired by friends and colleagues alike. If anyone revealed a need in their personal or professional life, Michael would generously give his time and talents to facilitate a solution. He was a gentle and compassionate man, with boundless energy, a positive spirit and a very big heart.
His most recent contributions also reflected his noble sense of dedication to our troops. As a part of Team Patriot and Vets-Help.org, Michael dedicated time to reaching and empowering US veterans and their families.
The legacy he built which he was most proud of lies within his beloved wife and cherished daughter. He was a loving husband and father dedicated to learning Godly values and pouring high morals, sound advice, and encouragement into his loved ones.
Simply stated, Michael Eugene Dillon was a very good man who did much good in the world.
Left to cherish his memory in addition to his wife, Gina, are his daughter Frances, his mother Dolores, his brother Scott Dillon of North Haven, CT, his mother-in-law Frances Coassin of West Haven, CT, two sisters-in-law, two brothers-in-law, four nieces and four nephews.
A memorial service will be planned; generous notice will be given to allow everyone the opportunity to attend.
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In lieu of flowers, we ask that you consider donating to an organization Michael was dedicated to helping, Vets-Help.Org.
Our appreciation to David and Tamela Ward, the staff at Saint Francis, Regency Hospital, Open Arms Hospice and everyone who supported our family by prayers, calls, cards and texts.