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Obituary: Patrick Bernard Dillon
Active member of the Suburban Aero Club passes away at the age of 86.
Obituary was published and funeral arrangements were entrusted to the care and direction of the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home and Crematory.
Patrick Bernard Dillon
Patrick Bernard Dillon, passed away at the age of 86 on Monday, October 19, 2026 surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on September 18, 1940, the son of the late Bernard and Letha (nee Noftz) Dillon. Born and raised in Joliet, Pat was a graduate of Joliet Township High School and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Southern Illinois University. He spent his entire professional career in the steel industry, working for U.S. Steel Corp, American Steel & Wire and Birmingham Steel. He retired in 1996 as the General Manager of the Joliet Works Rodmill.
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Pat had an affinity for flying as a young man and became a licensed pilot flying his own Cessna. His love of aviation continued in retirement as he enjoyed building and flying model airplanes and was an active member of the Suburban Aero Club. He also loved cars and computers, his three dogs, Dolly, Molly and Max, enjoyed tinkering with drones and 3D printing and solving puzzles of all kinds in his later years.
Pat is survived by his children, Jeffrey Dillon, Tracey (Mark Bloom) Dillon, and Michael Dillon; his grandchildren, Chloe Warren, Norah Dillon, and Colin Dillon and his granddogs, Duncan and Camden.
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He is preceded by his parents and by his loving wife of forty-three years, Ann Dillon.
Visitation for Patrick Bernard Dillon will be held on Friday, October 23, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 12:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Elmhurst Cemetery, Joliet, IL.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his name to Yellowstone Forever, 1001 West Oak Street, Building A, Suite 201, Bozman, MT 59715.
For more information please call 815-741-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com where you can share a favorite memory or leave an online condolence.
