Stephen J. “Steve-O” Dillman, 22, passed away peacefully at home on December 15, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 27, 1990 in Portland, Maine, he was the son of Christopher and Michelle Dillman. Stephen loved the beach and all things outdoors. A graduate of Salem High School, he later excelled as a Pizza Chef for Papa John’s Pizza. Stephen was a very social and beloved man and had a huge following of friends and family who will miss him dearly.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, April Kakalis; brother, Brian Christopher Dillman; grandparents, Larry and Brenda Crowley, John H. O’Connell, and Edward and Judith Dillman; uncles, Scott and Brian Dillman and John O’Connell; aunts, Becca Dillman and Beth Cody; and a nephew, James Lee Poljacik.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, December 23, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. at Family Choice Funerals & Cremations, 5401 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.
The family would like to express their appreciation to the doctors, nurses and staff at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, Sidney M. Oman Cancer Center, and Home Care Hospice for their care and treatment.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org/donate)
Condolences may be offered to the family via the Online Guestbook.
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Hold your memories tight and know that Stephen is in peace… Lots of Love, Nena
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
To Stephen’s family and friends: Please accept my deepest sympathy and condolences during this difficult time.
Stephen is at peace and no longer in pain. He’ll be with you always in your hearts.
As a way to comfort your hearts…whenever you see a penny on the ground know that it’s Stephen sending them to you. It’ll be his reminder to you that he’s still with you in spirit.
Chris,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family in this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cretia
Chris and family,
Our hearts and prayers for your family during this time of mourning.
We are here for you.
At this time of loss please know that my thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Oh Stevie,
Whatever am I going to do without you in my life? I have denied that you were going to leave us ever since you got ill. I kept praying for a miracle.I don’t know why God took you away. I know he has a reason that is beyond my comprehention. I was lying in bed at 2 A.M. this morning when the realization of it all became reality. My heart feels like a big sink hole, but I know you are now pain free & dwell
amounst the Angels. We have so many wonderful memories of you & treasures from your childhood.Your baby tooth, baby shoes,your baby spoon, the little stuffed buddy that you use to sleep with at Nana’s & Papa’s.Us all singing Humpty Dumpty Heart. You helping Papa drive the lawn mower.The video’s of your first steps & fun town. Thank You for all the love & joy you brought to our lives. This is not good bye, it is just farewell until it’s our turn to take our journey home. We Love You ever so much. xoxoxox
Dillman family I am so sorry about your loss. You are no longer in pain Steve-O. You put up a good fight but god wanted another angel with him. Look over all of us. Until we see each other again.
Rest easy Steve-O!
Only the good die young.
I am so sorry for the loss of your son. He is a peace now and will always be watching down over you and your family. Sending my love.
Stephen you will be missed, you were special to everyone. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Dillman family.
Steveo I never really got the chance to tell you I love you but I do. You taught me everything I know. I’m so glad that i got to be your friend, we had soooo many great memories together and I will cherish each and every one of them.
I love you
I also really want to say Im so sorry to the Dillman family for your loss he was an amazing guy. I really wish i could be at the memorial service but Ill be praying.
I would like to send all my best to the family and friends of Stephen. I hope and pray that you can all find peace and comfort in this difficult time of your lives. God bless you all.
Shine bright up in the sky. Fly among the angels and protect those in need. We miss your face but our memories will remain. Love you!
Stephen, I never got to personally meet you but the conversations we’d have were amazing. Thank you for being there. I know you’re at rest now and I pray for strength in your family and friends. Rest well Stephen.
Stephen will be greatly missed, I am honoured and prilvledged to have supported him, in creating flyers, donating and sending a card to let him know I was thinking of him. May you be with the angels now, have no worries on your shoulders and rest in peace. We all love you. I will never forget how Stephen sent me a message saying thank you for the card I sent and that he was thankful that I was there for him. I will always remember in school how you made everyone laugh as well as smile, it was a pleasure knowing him and being his friend, now, forever and always. I will always love him, miss, think of and keep him close to my heart My condolences, sympathies, comfort are with his family and friends xxx ¦¦¦
Dear Friend,
While the loss of a loved one is never easy, even when anticipated, it is most certainly the hardest when they are taken from us too soon. Your recent loss of Stephen who has left us at such a youthful age is certainly in the category of those hard losses for which there is so painful a reminder of what might have been.
We offer our sincere condolence and deepest sympathy on your loss. May the outpouring of sympathy, the kind acts of friends and strangers and the comfort in knowing that your loss is felt by many, help you through this difficult time.
I ask for God’s blessings on you and your wonderful family. May you find the courage and strength to move forward in peace and confidence and in knowing that his was a life well-lived.
Sincerely,
Dan and Family
Our sincere and heartfelt condolences on the loss of STEVE O. It is extremely difficult for all of you. If there is anyway we can help, please just ask. May he sleep with the angels.
Charlene Otocka
Dillman Family-
We are sad to hear about your loss. Our thoughts are with you during this very difficult time.
Kevin, Nancy, and the PSE Family
Michelle..We are so sad to hear about Stevie’s passing. You have been ( and will continue to be) in our prayers..Love you!
The memories that reside in your hearts are the legacy that Stephen leaves behind. Let the joy, happiness, good memories and the love flow through you each and every day and wash away the sadness leaving you with all of the joy that Stephen filled your lives with.
I love you and miss you dearly. Keep shining down on us.
stevo rest in peace merry christmas to you and we all love and miss you so much we hope you liked all the balloons everyone sent up to you now everytime i see the colors red and black i think of you keep shining down on us we love you and miss you dearly!!
You’ve been on my mind, every day, and I don’t think I’ll ever get you off as I miss and love you so much. I saw the sun peak through the dark clouds yesturday and I thought of you, you were shining through. Every time, I see the stars in the night sky and the sun, I will also always think of you. Thank you for coming to see me in my dreams the other night and checking in on me to see how i was, sweet angel, look forward to seeing you again soon in the dreams ahead. Rest in paradise and always remember, I love, miss, will remember, keep you close to my heart and think of you always and forever Stephen!
Wanted to wish Stephen and his family a very happy new year. May this year, be filled with comfort, memories, love and more to your family and friends. You are always close to our hearts. Hope you are continuing to enjoy paradise as well as be pain and fear free along with the CT victims Stephen.. I know you are always looking down on me as well as your friends and family as you always have been. Hope to see you in my dreams soon Steveo… Always thinking of, missing and love you so much! Keep shining bright down on us!
Stephen was one of my best friends. He was easy to talk to and always made me feel better. I could call him whenever and he’d be there for me. He always put me in the best mood! How could you not be in a good mood when he’s around you? His smile lit up my world. He was a goood person. A great friend. I’m going to miss him very very much. But I know he wouldn’t want anyone unhappy. He would want us to live like he’s here and celebrate his life. I love Stephen.