Richard J. DION

Mr. Richard J. Dion, 47, of Palm City, died Thursday February 17 at his home. Born in Lewiston Maine he grew up in South Portland Maine and moved to West Palm Beach in 1978 and to Palm City in 1992. He and his wife and son were the owners of Dion Plastering and Lathing Inc., in Palm City. He loved his “Pap”, was an avid fisherman and enjoyed his friends and family. He was a member of the Treasure Coast Builders Association. Predeceased by his parents Lawrence and Evelyn Dion, he is survived by his wife of 25 years, Virginia “Ginny” Dion of Palm City; son, Brock Dion of Palm City; daughter, Melissa Dion of Palm City; four brothers: Stephen Dion of Newnan GA, Thomas Dion of Portland ME, Lawrence Dion Jr. of Casco ME, Patrick Dion of Loxahatchee FL; two sisters: Cheryl Dion of Portland ME, Elizabeth Withers of South Portland ME; many brothers and sisters-in-law and nieces and nephews and aunts and uncles. Visitation will be at Forest Hills Funeral Home in Palm City, on Monday, February 21 from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM followed by a funeral service at 6:00 PM at the funeral home. Memorial Contributions may be made in Richard's memory to Hospice of Martin & St. Lucie Inc. 2030 SE Ocean Blvd, Stuart FL 34996. Published in The Palm Beach Post on 2/20/2005.