Dillon J Maher

Dillon J. Maher, 22, of Highland Lakes, passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, April 27, 2024. He was born on May 30, 2001, in Pequannock, NJ. The son of Kieran and Susan (Tawpash) Maher. He attended Vernon Township High School. He was a member of the town lacrosse and basketball team. He worked at Perona Farms in Andover, NJ and UPS in Parsippany, NJ.

Some of the most profound qualities of Dillon were his gentle soul, endless smile, giant bear hugs and his ability to be the grand protector and nurturer of unconditional love towards his family and friends. His passion was spending time with his brother Kyle, friend Joey, girlfriend Kate, friends, family and adored his cat, Rosie. He enjoyed activities such as: cornhole, basketball, weightlifting, playing poker, playing pool, snowboarding, hanging out on the island, Grandma’s Halloween parties at Fayson Lakes, going on trips with family to Disney, Hershey Park, Great Adventure, and apple picking. Dillons journey with us may have ended, but the footprints he left on our hearts will never fade.

Dillon is predeceased by grandmothers Margaret (Meehan) Maher and Pamela (Frazier) Tawpash. He is survived by his parents Kieran and Susan (Tawpash) Maher, his brother Kyle Maher of Highland Lakes. He is also survived by his grandfather’s Joseph Maher and William Tawpash; aunts, uncles and cousins as follows: Mary (Maher) & Anthony Germinario, cousins Anthony and Aleah Germinario; Brian & Brenda Maher, cousins Connor, Gavin, Jeanette, and Marybeth Maher; Sean & Noel Maher, cousins Brendan and Megyn Maher, Colleen & Frank Marcantonio, cousins Breanna, Marissa, and Savanna Marcantonio; Cathy & Mike Costa, cousins Joseph, Tyler and Casey Costa; Bill & Laura Tawpash, cousins Ryan, McCauley (Tawpash) Evans and Hunter Grass; Tommy & Chrystal Tawpash, cousins Maximus and Bodhi Tawpash.

Rest in eternal peace, dear Dillon. You were, and always will be, a great man in every sense of the word. We love you and will miss you so very much.

A Celebration of Life will be held on June 1st from 2-6pm at the Highland Lakes Vol Firehouse Department, 813 Canistear Rd, Highland Lakes, NJ 07422

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Dillon Maher GoFundMe. Excess donations will be given to the Highland Lakes Firehouse and Vernon Ambulance Squad.

https://gofund.me/c21a718e