Archibald “Archie” W. Dillon Obituary (1955 - 2023)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving brother, uncle, friend, and lifelong partner, Archibald W. Dillon who passed away at the age of 67 on at his home in West Orange, NJ. A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held at the Prout Funeral Home (proutfuneralhome.com) 370 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona on Thursday from 5 to 8 pm with Services beginning at 7 pm. Interment will be Friday at 11 am in the Arlington Cemetery in Kearny. Archie, as known to many, or Uncle Archie as all his nieces and nephews called him, was born on August 11, 1955, in Kearny, NJ and he spent his first ten years growing up in Old Bridge before he moved with his family to Verona. He stayed in Verona until a recent move brought him to West Orange. Archie graduated from Verona High School with the Class of 1973. He completed training at the Essex County Police Academy and worked for the Essex County Department of Corrections in Newark for 30 years, attaining the rank of Captain. Archie was a proud member of Elks Lodge #1855 in Livingston where he enjoyed spending time with close friends and family. He was a dedicated Minnesota Vikings fan, an avid motorcycle rider, and always loved a good prank. And most importantly, Archie's love for his family was filled with unconditional love and support, especially when it came to his nieces and nephews, who were like his children. Archie was predeceased by his parents, Archibald P. and Patricia (nee McGarr) Dillon and his brother, Thomas P. Dillon. He is survived by the love of his life, Sandra Barba and their four-legged son, Jake; his siblings, Theresa "Terry" D. Graham (Chas) and Donna A. Dillon; his nieces and nephews, Jameson Graham (Nicole), Janine Josephsen (Paul), Nicole Dillon-Rivera, Kelly Dillon, Shannon Dillon and Thomas Dillon (Kelly); as well as his great-nieces and great-nephews, Calvin and Chloe Graham, and Dillon, Grace, Nora and Pierce Josephsen. In lieu of flowers, donations to Rosemarie's Rescue Ranch, PO Box 194, Verona NJ 07044 would be greatly appreciated. Condolences may be left at www.proutfuneralhome.com.