Birth date: Dec 2, 1956 Death date: Jun 23, 2020
On June 23, 2020, Michael Eliot Dillon, passed away at age 63. Michael was born in Los Angeles, CA to Virgil and Marcia Dillon. He grew up in Los Angeles and graduated University of Redlands with a degree in Management. Married to Read Obituary
Jennifer: I'm shocked and sorrowed to hear of Michael's passing. I was just thinking of him last week, a humorous memory, and that led to other memories of other stories he shared with me. What a great guy, and so sad that he is gone too soon. Please reach out when things settle down just a bit - I would like to catch up with you. All the best to you and the children as you work through this loss. Stay safe. Kent Blossom
Michael, Jennifer and I were fortunate enough to work together at IBM. He was such a brilliant, kind hearted man. I learned so much from Michael about work and life. Michael was my work buddy for many years. Rest In Peace, my friend.
Dear Jennifer, Connor, Ethan, Hallie and Family:
We re so saddened by Michael's passing. I worked with Michael. He was always so kind, level headed and a great listener.
He always raved about you Jennifer and the kids and was so proud of you all.
What a beautiful video tribute and service.
Sending our deep condolences.
May his memory be a blessing.
Efrat and Steve Weiss
Jennifer,
I am so very sorry for you and your families loss. I only met Michael the weekend of grammie wiggles ( hall) funeral, and that was decades ago. But remember he what a sweet man. Your in my prayers. Much love
April McCarty
Dear Jennifer,
I am so sorry about the passing of Michael. Where have the years gone. I remember you working for Jerry and Pete at EAI. I remember when you and Michael got married. Michael was always so happy that he found you and would talk about that often. Michael and I worked with each other many times in our careers. First at HBPD where we became good colleagues and friends. Michael's love of technology always brought us together. The next time Michael called on me was at the LAPD and showed up with his team from IBM. Then 2 years later he was working for Northrop Grumman and I had a large contract with them so we stayed in touch. After retirement I worked for Raytheon on projects ie FirstNet. Michael showed up at a conference and set behind me and then texted me to "slowly turn around". We both laughed that are paths had crossed again. I loved Michael's bigger than life smile and his professionalism. Many times in Law Enforcement it is hard to smile but we both would. I have told many of his Northrup Grumman friends and they are deeply sadden as Michael was far to young tom leave us now. May God Bless you and your family.
Roger W. Ham
HBPD Retired
LAPD Deputy Chief of Police Retired
I worked with Michael starting in his early days at IBM when we were supporting public safety clients together. The moment I met Michael -- and anyone who's met him for even a few minutes knows what I'm talking about -- I saw not only the amazing skill and knowledge and unmatched, comforting manner in which he spoke - but I instantly knew that I'd met someone very special. Hearing that he left us, far too soon, I think about the smile he always had. I think about how he could take the most complicated topics and make everyone understand. I think about his integrity. How he was such a outstanding role model, a mentor to so many of us, in business and in life. Michael spoke of his family all the time, so proudly and lovingly. There was nothing more important than family...that's when his smile shined its brightest, and that's saying a lot. RIP my friend.
Ana (Mendoza) Trainor
Michael and I we’re coming-workers and friends. It was an honor to know him and call him my friend. Rest In Peace my friend
Marque’ Davis
Lago Patria, Italy
I wish I could have been there today. I love you all very, very much! Love, Sister Kathy, Auntie Kathy.
Dearest Jennifer, Ethan, Hallie and Connor,
Words cannot express how sad I was to hear about Michael's passing. Such a gentle giant with a heart of gold. His smile lit up a room and made everyone he encountered feel so special. I know that he loved you all more than anything and will always live on in you. I feel extremely blessed to have known him. He exemplified the good in people and in the world.
Love you all so much,
Melissa (Jeri, Zach and Zoe too)
Dear cousin
