FALL RIVER… Joseph L. Dion, Jr. 67, of Fall River passed away at home June 3, 2012 following a long illness.
He was the husband of 30 years of Karen (Sowle)Dion.
Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Joseph L. Sr. and Florence (Roberts) Dion, and had lived in the Fall River area all of his life.
Mr. Dion was a member of various bowling leagues, and was also an avid NASCAR fan.
Along with his loving wife, survivors include a sister: Gertrude Moniz of Tavares, FL. He was the father of the late Michael Dion and brother of the late Shirley Henson.
Services to which relatives and friends are invited will be held Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at 7:45 PM at the SOUTH COAST FUNERAL HOME, 1555 Pleasant St. Fall River. Interment will be private. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 5 – 7:45 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Dion’s name may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis TN 38105