I was not surprised by the number of people that attended the service to wish Dean farewell.  He touched people in many different ways.

Phyllis and I have been close friends since childhood and close friends as married couples. I remember double dating with Phyllis and Dean when they first met.  What always touched me the most was Dean's generous nature.  He would have given you the shirt off his back if asked.  He never forgot a friend and his friends will never forget him.
He was a fighter through many obstacles and always came out on top.  He fought this cancer like a tiger, but lost the battle.  He never gave up - his body gave out but not his spirit or sense of humor.

Dean will always be in our hearts.  Phyllis and Dean showed us the face of courage and strength when it matters most.

Sadly missed by Madalyn and Fred Shear

This man was the most loving down to earth person, I have ever came across. His loyalty, his love for his family and friends will not be  forgotten. His memory will live on in all of our lives. He was a special man, of integetry, morals, ethics, and vertues.  I am proud to have known him.

Dear Phyllis, Eric, Dana and Pat,
I was so sorry to hear of Deans passing. I have fond memories of the Allison family that go back 55+ years. Dean was a very special person. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Felice Tillman Harlow - Longmont Colorado

Dear Phyllis, Dayna, and Eric,
Please accept my condolences on the loss of Mr. Dean. I remember his warmth and smile from the days long ago when I babysat for you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Much love,
Michelle (Bronik) Natinsky

DEAN WAS A SWEET, WARM, GENEROUS LOVING MAN. HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL. MAY HIS MEMORY ALWAYS BE A BLESSING. MY LOVE GOES OUT TO HIS WONDERFUL FAMILY. HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY ALL.

I was saddened to hear of the loss of your beloved husband and father. May you find peace in the beautiful memories of your lives together.

my father, dan gilman, boyd allison, simon rosenberg were inseprable, life longbest friends.
as a child i remember growing up with dean with my two brothers, bill and ted. Dean will be greatly missed.

 PHYLLIS, DANA, & ERIC AND FAMILY
JOSHUA GILMAN, TERRYE FLEETWOOD ARE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. WE SEND OUR LOVE & CONDOLENCES AT THIS TIME OF NEED. GOD BLESS YOU ALL @ THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME. I WISH I WASN'T A DAY LATE IN FINDING OUT FOR I WOULD HAVE BEEN THERE. AS WE ARE THERE FOR YOU.  I WOULD HAVE BEEN THERE. I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY HIS SOUL BE A BLESSING.

Phyllis & Family...... 
We are so, so saddened to hear of Dean's passing. Dean was everyone's friend. When you were in the presence of his endearing smile & warm charm you felt as important to him as any friend he'd ever had. He was a special soul and that absence will leave a void in the lives of all he was in contact with and, of course, a deep hole in the hearts of his remarkable family. 
We are so sorry that we are away from New Orleans & unable to personally attend his services. We have kept all of you in our thoughts & prayers.
Susan & I sincerely express our deepest condolences to each of you. May Dean's memory be for a blessing.

Phyllis: we are so very upset about Dean. He was such a great man,husband and father. It upsets me so much I could not be with you at this time. Please know how much we loved Dean and how much we care about you.   Lisa and David Wainstein

Phyllis, Dana and Eric, I was saddened to learn of Dean's passing. Dean was one of the first people I met when our family moved to New Orleans and we were friends ever since.My children and I offer our condolences at this time of your family loss.

Phyllis,
Thania and I are very sorry for you loss.
Thania and Jay Rosenzweig

Dear Phyllis, Ed & I were so saddened to learn of Dean's death.We will always remember our wonderful  evening with you all over here  in Covington many years ago. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Embree Burvant

Dean always had a smile. With his attitude of continuous accomplishment  while insuring everyone was dealt with fairly, it is no surprised that he was successful.  We will all miss him.

Dear Phyllis and the whole Allison family: 
I was so very sad to read of Dean's departure. You know I loved him like my own favorite uncle. He was a warm, wonderful man and always very kind to me as I am sure he was to all he met. I will always hold him in highest esteem as he should be. You all became like family to me and I love you all. You will all be in my prayers and hopes for happier days. Just remember the good times with "Deanie"

Love always,
Kathy Meaux
(Used to be your HH Nurse)

We are so sorry to hear about Dean's death. He was a lovable teddy bear of a man, and will be missed by all who knew him. Please know that we are thinking of you all. Keep your happy memories close always.
Love,
Susan and Mark Glazer

I am sorry to hear of Dean's passing. He was a great man, and always was a great help to me and my family at the dealer.

Dear Phyllis,
    We were so sorry to hear about Dean's passing.  What can anybody say at a time like this.  We will always remember his wonderful smile and personality.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
    Myra and Mark Witten

Phyllis, Dana and Eric,
Words can't express my most sincere condolences at the loss of your dear husband and father.  He was always so welcoming, always with a smile and jovial.  I have also walked this path and know what you are going through.  Please know that my thoughts are with you now and always.

 Betty B. Moore

To the family- Mr. Dean help me to purchase my first house. He was so nice to me and gave me advice in the real estate world. Sooo sad!

Dean will be missed from all of us at Mercedes Benz of New Orleans but especially from the accounting office that worked closely with Dean and loved
him dearly. The dealership will never be the same but the memories of him will
live on.  Love Rhonda, Charolette, Mareva, Sue, Bonnie and Tee,

Dear Phyllis, When I heard of Dean's passing I was walking back from a small lake in the woods... (Cell phones). I decided one more cast in honor of Dean who was both smart and lucky. I can not tell you how often I lost to Dean playing  gin. As for my cast, the line ripped out but whatever it was escaped. Darn. Like Dean, life remains a mystery to me. When I returned home I told my wife, Chris, about Dean's passing. She recalled meeting him at our reception in New Orleans. Her impression, like so many others, is that he was a sweet natured man. And I must agree with her when she said that she felt so glad that in boyhood I knew him as a dear friend.

I am so sorry for your loss.  His memory will always be a blessing.

we Wished to express our deepest condolences on the loss 
May his memory be a blessing 
he will be missed

I am very deeply saddened by the death of this warm and wonderful man whose personality made an indelible and happy impression on so many friends.  My thoughts are with Phyllis, Pat, the children and grandchildren, and of course my lifelong beloved friend Nat.      Richard Stone

phyliss, gerald and family, we are so saddened at Dean's passing. Our sincerest sympathy and condolences.

Phyllis,
I had no idea Dean had been sick.  Wayne and I are so saddened to hear of his passing.   He was a cute, fun guy, and know he was a great family man. Way too young.   He will be missed by many.  Love, Nancy and Wayne Lassen

Dear Phyllis and family- Please accept our most sincere condolences on the passing of Dean. We were so saddened by the news but we will always remember the good times we spent together in friendship, his love of life and wonderful sense of humor.
May his memory be for blessing and may he always live in the hearts of all who loved him and shared his life.
Fondly,
Leonard and Lidia Bronik

Dear Phyllis,  Vicki and I were saddened to hear if your loss of your dear Dean. I have alway enjoyed visiting Dean at MB and hearing about the kids. Dean was a wonderful guy and will be missed.

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Dean Philip Allison

February 2, 1950 – April 24, 2012

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