Newport is one of those river towns that feels stuck in time—in the best way. There’s a courthouse square, a diner with pie, and people who wave at you even if you’re lost. Dillinger’s fits right in.
They’ve been around since the 1920s, which means they’ve seen it all. The Great Depression, the river floods, the rise and fall of local industry. Through every crisis, the Dillinger family was there, quietly handing out tissues and making phone calls.
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The Secret Sauce
What’s their trick? It’s not about the building or the packages. It’s about the director, Hugh Dillinger Jr. The guy has a handshake that feels like a hug. I’m not kidding—he makes you feel like you’re the only person in the room, even when you’re a wreck.
He’ll tell you, “We’re not in the business of death. We’re in the business of after death—helping folks put one foot in front of the other.” Corny? Maybe. True? Absolutely.
