September 13, 1952 - July 13, 2020 St. Rose of Lima Church, Short Hills, NJ

William “Greg” Dillon

William Gregory Dillon passed away in the early morning hours of July 13, 2020. He leaves a legacy of kindness, selflessness, generosity and caring for his loved ones to cherish. Greg was born on September 13, 1952 to William “Bill” Gregory Dillon and Pauline “Polly” Larkin Dillon. He was raised in Short Hills and was a member of the Millburn High School Class of 1970 and a Boston University graduate, with a BA in English. Never straying far from his roots, he lived in New York City, Short Hills, NJ and most recently Princeton, NJ.

To know Greg was to love him. He was privileged to be raised by parents who adhered to a high moral standard, instilling in Greg and his sister, Evie, the importance of treating everyone with respect, looking for opportunities to help others and maintaining a humble demeanor. He internalized these qualities and carried them through his lifetime, to which his legions of friends can attest. In beautiful contrast was his incredibly wry and dry sense of humor, which would send everyone into stitches of laughter. Although Greg was truly an artist and poet at heart, professionally he worked at JP Morgan Chase, NY, NY. He excelled as a hockey goalie in his youth at Beacon Hill in Summit and enjoyed playing on club teams as an adult. Greg was a long time member of Baltusrol Golf Club and also enjoyed numerous trips to many amazing courses. He cherished his years with his Myrtle Beach group during Master’s Week. Greg’s life was not without challenges. Despite the odds, he was first and foremost a survivor. In his later years he dealt with such matters with the most amazing outlook, fortitude and optimism. No matter what life threw at him he faced it with grace, acceptance and a positive outlook. Never was there a complaint to be heard. “Remarkable” is how a dear friend described Greg. And indeed he was. He was a true and caring man, one who never uttered anything other than positive words about others. He was a sweet gentle soul, compassionate and possessed great empathy for those he loved. His enduring steadfast affection was a blessing to all that knew him. As beautiful as he was on the inside, those who knew Greg will agree that he was handsome and dashing on the outside as well, a dapper dresser, almost always seen sporting his signature blue blazer. Greg made lifelong friends everywhere he went. The list of lives he influenced and by extension, countless others was and shall remain extraordinary. Greg is survived by his partner, Victoria Drake Chandler, and his sister, Evelyn “Evie” Dillon Reed and her husband Joseph William Reed along with their children, Cara Reed, Dillon Reed and William Reed. In addition, he is

survived by his aunt, Joanne Larkin Brothers, and close cousins; Barbara Barrett, Cindy Barrett, Marci Barrett, Mark Larkin, Bob Brothers, Ann “Sissy” Brothers Sweeney, Peter Brothers and Peter J. McManus. Greg was predeceased by his cousin, Joseph Larkin Barrett. Lastly Greg is survived by his lifelong trusted friends Dr. Robert Sobol and David M. Everard.

Funeral Mass

Introductory Rites

Entrance Hymn

AMAZING GRACE NEW BRITAIN

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Greeting

The grace, mercy & the peace of

the Lord be with you. Response: And with your Spirit

Reception of the Body

Sprinkling and Placement of the Christian Symbols

Collect Liturgy of the Word

Reading 1 Wisdom 4

The just man, though he die early,

shall be at rest. For the age that is honorable comes not

with the passing of time, nor can it be measured in terms of years.

Rather, understanding is the ancient crown for men, and an unsullied life, the attainment of old age.

Having become perfect in a short while, he reached the fullness of a long career; for his soul was pleasing to the LORD.

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Responsorial Psalm

PSALM 138

Reading 2 1 Corinthians 12:31, 13:4-8, 13

Brothers and Sisters, Strive eagerly for the greatest spiritual gifts.

But I shall show you a still more excellent way. Love is patient, love is kind. It is not jealous,

[love] is not pompous, it is not inflated, it is not rude, it does not seek its own interests,

it is not quick-tempered, it does not brood over injury,

it does not rejoice over wrongdoing but rejoices with the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

Love never fails. So faith, hope, love remain, these three;

but the greatest of these is love.

J

Scott Soper

Gospel Acclamation JUBILATION

Gospel Luke23:44-46, 50, 52-53 That very day, the first day of the week, two of the disciples of Jesus were going

to a village called Emmaus, seven miles from Jerusalem, and they were conversing about all the things that had occurred.

And it happened that while they were conversing and debating, Jesus himself drew near and walked with them,

but their eyes were prevented from recognizing him. As they approached the village to which they were going, Jesus gave the impression that he was going on farther.

But they urged him, "Stay with us, for it is nearly evening and the day is almost over." So he went in to stay with them.

And it happened that, while he was with them at table, he took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them.

With that their eyes were opened and they recognized him, but he vanished from their sight.

Then they said to each other, "Were not our hearts burning within us while he spoke to us on the way and opened the Scriptures to us?"

So they set out at once and returned to Jerusalem where they found gathered together

the Eleven and those with them, who were saying, "The Lord has truly been raised and has appeared to Simon!"

Then the two recounted what had taken place on the way and how he was made known to them in the breaking of the bread.

James Chepponis

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Universal Prayers Response: Lord, hear our prayer. Liturgy of the Eucharist

Presentation of the Gifts

AVE MARIA

Ave Maria Gratia plena

Maria Gratia plena Maria Gratia plena Ave, ave dominus Dominus tecum

Benedicta tu in mulieribus

Et benedictus Et benedictus fructus ventris

Ventris tui Jesus

Sancta Maria Mater Dei, Ora pro nobis pecatoribus

Ora, ora pro nobis Ora ora pro nobis pecatoribus

Nunc et in hora mortis

In hora mortis, mortis nostrae In hora mortis nostrae

Ave Maria!

HAIL MARY, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women,

and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus [Christ]. Holy Mary, Mother of God,

pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Priest: Pray, brethren (brothers and sisters), ...may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father.

Response: May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands

for the praise and glory of his name, for our good and the good of all his holy Church.

Eucharistic Prayer The Lord be with you. Response: And with your Spirit

Lift up your hearts. Response: We lift them up to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. Response: It is right and just.

Acclamations MASS OF CREATION

Marty Haugen

Ho - ly Ho - ly Ho - ly Lord God of

hosts. Heav - en and earth are full of your glo - ry.

Ho - san - na in the high - est. Bless-ed is he who

comes in the name of the Lord. Ho - san - na in the

high - est. Ho - san - na in the high - est.

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Mystery of Faith

Amen

Communion Rite

The Lord’s Prayer

Sign of Peace The peace of the Lord be with you always. Response: And with your Spirit

When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we pro -

claim your Death, O Lord, un - til you come a - gain.

A - men, A - men, A - men.

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Lamb of God

Invitation to Communion

Priest: Behold the Lamb of God,

behold him who takes away the sins of the world.

Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.

Response: Lord, I am not worthy

that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word

and my soul shall be healed.

Lamb of God, you take a - way the sins of the

world, have mer - cy on us.

world, grant us peace.

Last time

Marty Haugen

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Communion Procession

PRAYER OF SAINT FRANCIS

1. Make me a channel of your peace:

Where there is hatred, let me bring your love; Where there is injury, your pardon, Lord.

And where there's doubt, true faith in you.

2. Make me a channel of your peace: Where there's despair in life let me bring hope;

Where there is darkness, - only light, And where there's sadness, ever joy.

4. Make me a channel of your peace. It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,

In giving to all that we receive, And in dying that we're born to eternal life.

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Final Commendation

Invitation to Prayer

Silence

Song of Farewell

MAY THE ANGELS LEAD YOU

Prayer of Commendation

Howard Hughes

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Procession to Committal

Song

ON EAGLES WING Michael Joncas

1. You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord,

Who abide in His shadow for life, Say to the Lord, "My Refuge, My Rock in Whom I trust."

4. For to His angels He's given a command, To guard you in all of your ways,

Upon their hands they will bear you up, Lest you dash your foot against a stone.

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“Greg made lifelong friends everywhere he went.”

“His enduring steadfast affection was a blessing.”

He was a true and caring man, one who never uttered anything other than positive words about others.

He was a sweet gentle soul, compassionate and possessed

great empathy for those he loved.

THE PRAYER

I pray you'll be our eyes, and watch us where we go And help us to be wise in times when we don't know Let this be our prayer, when we lose our way Lead us to the place, guide us with your grace To a place where we'll be safe I pray we'll find your light And hold it in our hearts When stars go out each night Let this be our prayer When shadows fill our day Lead us to a place, guide us with your grace Give us faith so we'll be safe We ask that life be kind And watch us from above We hope each soul will find Let this be our prayer Let this be our prayer, just like every child Just like every child Need to find a place, guide us with your grace Give us faith so we'll be safe.

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