Robert J. Dillon Jr.

February 21, 1963 - October 14, 2020

Robert J. Dillon Jr. (Bob), 57, passed away unexpectedly on October 14, 2020. Bob was born on February 21, 1963 in Albany, NY, where he lived his whole life. Bob graduated from Albany High School in 1981, and earned an Associate's Degree in Graphic Design from The Junior College of Albany. Bob was employed at the City of Albany for 23 years as the Director of Sign Fabrications. He was also the owner/graphic designer at Are-Jay Signs. Anyone traveling through Albany can see Bob's talents and hard work on street and traffic signs, event banners, and city, police and fire vehicles. Prior to his employment with the city, Bob enjoyed tending bar at numerous local area restaurants. In 1993 Bob married the love of his life, Jean. They were best friends and spent 27 joyful years together full of love and laughter. Bob has always been involved with his community and contributed to several organizations, including Westland Hills, All Saints Catholic Academy/Church and the Men's Association affiliated with them. Bob was never afraid of technology, and even taught himself how to use a PC in the 1980s. In his free time he kept busy helping friends, cooking, playing cards and scrabble, and completing crossword puzzles. He especially liked taking walks with his beloved dog, Teddy. He was a "master couponer" and was always on the hunt for a bargain. Bob was devoted to all of his family and his greatest joy was spending time with them at The Great Sacandaga Lake. He loved his boats and riding his bike around the lake. His camp was his happy place. For many years, he loved to ride his motorcycle. Bob loved to joke around, especially about his "blonde luscious locks", and play Katy Perry. Bob was a kind soul, generous and could make a strong impact on anyone he came in connection with. He never said no to anyone. He was a righteous, loyal and honorable man. Bob is survived by his wife Jean A. (Hartshorne) Dillon, and his beloved children, Barbara and Elizabeth Dillon, Sarah (Justin) Dillon-Seabolt, and his three grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers Stephen (Karen) Thompson and Jake (Colleen) Dillon, his in-laws Michael (Susan) Hartshorne, Mark (Betty) Hartshorne, Lynne (Bruce) Venter, Elaine Latham (Hartshorne), William (Catherine) Hartshorne, his nieces and nephews, Caitlin and Emily Dillon, Melissa and Stephen Thompson, Krista Kramer, Kristin and Carrie McFerran and cousins Eileen, William (Maria), Martin (Rachel) and Brian (Cindy) Dollard. He is also survived by his step-mother, Lorraine Kiley-Dillon. Bob was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara J. Dillon, father, Robert J. Dillon Sr, and his aunt and uncles, Jack Dillon, and Trudy and William Dollard. Calling hours will be held on Monday, October 19 from 4 pm - 7 pm at Magin and Keegan Funeral Home on Madison Avenue in Albany, NY. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, funeral services will be privately held. He will be buried in St. Agnes Cemetery in Menands. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you make a donation in his name towards the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society or the American Heart Association.