Dion S. Hitchings

Dion S. Hitchings, 65, of Holland Township, NJ, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024 at the Rolling Hills Care Center in Lebanon, NJ.

Born December 22, 1958 in St. Louis, MO, Dion lived in Manhattan, NY and Sergeantsville, NJ, before moving to Holland Township, NJ in 2001. He was an artist from a young age. Dion graduated from St. Louis University High School in 1977. He then received his Master’s of Arts Degree from Washington University in St. Louis, MO. Dion continued to pursue his love of art by sketching, drawing, and helping starving artists. One of his greatest accomplishments was being the proprietor of the Outside Art Gallery on Bridge Street in Frenchtown, NJ. Dion ran donation shows for the Trenton Soup Kitchen for many years. He had a love for penny toys, but most of all, he thoroughly enjoyed life.

Son of the late Herbert and Connie Hitchings, Dion is survived by beloved husband, Robert P. Shive, Jr., with whom they spent 20 wonderful years together and would have celebrated 10 years of marriage in May. He is also survived by his sister Evelyn Hitchings and many wonderful friends that he considered family.

Services will be private. Arrangements are under the care of the Johnson-Walton Funeral Home, 24 Church Road, Milford, NJ.

Memorial contributions may be made to Trenton Soup Kitchen, PO Box 872, Trenton, NJ 08605.

Condolences

From: Lisa Roth and Peter Hester
Our deepest condolences to Bob and to Dion’s family and friends. He was truly one of a kind. So generous, so kind, so talented…Dion made the world a better place.

From: Charlie
Our heartfelt condolences to you Bob for your unbelievable loss in Dion. He was the most amazing guy and we loved him so much. I can’t even begin to understand what you are going through. Please let us know if you need anything at all. We are here for you.

From: Hannah Fink
Dion was such a vibrant, loving, generous, talented man who found the perfect soulmate in his husband Robert. My deepest condolences, we will miss him forever.

From: Joseph Briglia
My heart hurts for and with each of you. Dion's creation of beautifully compelling and powerful works while revealing authenticity often unseen will continue to awaken perceptions. This includes the palpable love Bob & Dion share and his service to others -this love continues.

From: Joseph Briglia
My heart hurts for and with each of you. Dion's creation of beautifully compelling and powerful works while revealing authenticity often unseen will continue to awaken perceptions. This includes the palpable love Bob & Dion share and his service to others -this love continues.

From: Russ Hardin
A wonderful and audacious man. Original and prone to living large. It was my pleasure to have worked with Dion at Marshall Field’s in Chicago and again at Lord & Taylor in New York. Gifted and devoted to his work he always surprised me—mostly in good ways! I will miss his sharp wit and kind heart. x

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