Brian M. Dillon

Brian M. Dillon, of Lake Luzerne, peacefully departed this life on March 8, 2026. He was born December 18th, 1941, son of the late Ralph J. Dillon and Mary T. Dillon of Cohoes, NY. A graduate of Christian Brothers Academy, Brian went on to work for New York State at the Division of Criminal Justice Services. He began his career as a programmer and analyst trainee and steadily advanced within the department. Throughout his tenure, he played a key role in implementing the state’s automated fingerprint identification system, particularly the name searching feature, and was instrumental in maintaining and enhancing it over the course of his career. In 2000, he retired as a Manager of Data Processing after 37 years of overseeing many criminal justice projects. Following his retirement, Brian worked part time at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library in the IT department.

While working at DCJS, Brian met the love of his life, Darryl J. Irving. They began doing crossword puzzles together during their lunch breaks, and their relationship bloomed. This pastime remained a favorite throughout their marriage and they relished tackling a challenging one together. They were married in July of 1979 and made their home in Clifton Park. Together, they built a life centered on family, raising their children. A deeply devoted father, Brian created countless treasured memories, especially around the holidays, with his five children. Of all his roles, none brought him more joy than being “Grandpa,” and he delighted in watching his five grandchildren grow and thrive in their various pursuits.

As a child, Brian spent his summers at a family camp in Lake Luzerne, where he developed a lifelong affection for the Adirondacks. He had a deep love of reading, and over the years enjoyed many hobbies, including oil painting, golfing, and skiing. Brian was known for his inventive spirit and knack for creative problem-solving, often designing and building clever contraptions to enhance whatever project he tackled. A lifelong enthusiast of gadgets and tools, he took great pride in his ever-growing collection. He had a strong interest in technology from a

young age, particularly computers, and he continued throughout his life to learn about and explore new technologies.

Above all, Brian valued spending time with his family and friends, especially at large gatherings and on many vacations. Their travels together took them to a variety of destinations across the country, including Alaska and Hawai’i. Brian especially cherished their annual family vacations to Raquette Lake, New York. There, he discovered a love of kayaking (and often tinkering with his kayak) and spent countless hours exploring the lake’s beautiful and expansive shoreline.

In addition to his loving wife, Darryl, Brian is survived by his devoted daughters Sheila (Nathan) Hagstrom, Amy Dillon, Shannon Dillon, and Brianna (Damien) Williams. He was the beloved grandpa of Kelsea, Sara, and Mairi Hagstrom and Carter and Owen Williams. Brian is also survived by his dear sister Mary Dillon and niece Becca (Chenise) Crockett of Oregon, along with his dearest friends Sharon and Jim De Martini and Michele and Gary Kuban. Brian joined his parents and his son Brian Dillon Jr., along with many cousins, aunts, and uncles in eternal rest.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on the family from 10 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Brewer Funeral Home, 24 Church St., Lake Luzerne, NY, with services to follow at 11 a.m. A celebration-of-life luncheon will be held afterward. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to the Clifton Park–Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park, NY 12065. Those wishing to remember him might do so by enjoying a good book or taking a quiet moment to watch a beautiful sunset.

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