Gene A. Billo - 85
St. John, IN, Lansing and Pullman
Gene A. Billo. Age 85. St John resident, formerly of Lansing and Chicago’s Historic Pullman Neighborhood. Graduate of Fenger High School. Gene started his working career at Sherwin Williams Paint Factory in Pullman/Roseland Neighborhood where he met the love of his life and wife for 63 years Sharon nee Inucci. Gene also tended bar at the former Ken and Dick’s Pizza on Front Street in Roseland and Traverso’s Restaurant in Orland Park. Up until Gene’s passing, he was a Sales Rep in the Steel Tubing Industry starting at Vulcan Tube and currently in his own company Gene Billo & Associates. An avid golfer and Fellow Spaghetti-O. Gene always enjoyed a good party which included spending time with family and friends. Father of Tracy (Jose “Ed”) Pruneda. Grandfather of Michael (Kat) Richardson, Matthew (Diana Bolanos) Richardson, Joe (Michelle) Pruneda, and Katie (Andrew) Frankiewicz. Great grandfather of Boone, Everly, August and Orlando Richardson, Bray, Kinsley, Sydney, Chelsey Pruenda, Zavier and Natalie Frankiewicz. Son of the late Theresa nee Turcato and Antonio Billo. Brother of Antoinette (late Louis) Vieceli. Brother in law of Melody (John Pappas) Maddox. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Friend of many. Memorial visitation at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 West 14th Street (US Rt 30, 3 blks E of Western Ave), Chicago Heights on Sunday March 29, 2026 from 1:00 pm until time of Memorial Service 6:00 pm. Private inurnment Assumption Cemetery, Glenwood. Info 708-481-9230 and panozzobros.com.
Visitation:
Sunday March 29, 2026 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Memorial Service:
Sunday March 29, 2026 6:00 pm
Yvette Betancourt
3 weeks, 1 day ago
Bill O'Neil from Bull Moose Tube Company
2 weeks, 6 days ago
I will never split Queen's in a game of Black Jack if I'm sitting next to Gene. I will always remember the dressing down that I received from him, and I still remember Gene with admiration and respect. There's no truth in the "only the good die young" ; Gene you were one of the good guys, Rest in Peace",
To Sharon and Tracy, may God continue to hold you both in the palms of His hands.
Doreen & Joe Pizzato
2 weeks, 5 days ago
We have been neighbors to Gene & Sharon for 20 years & couldn't have been blessed with nicer people! Gene was such a kind and caring person and truly enjoyed people. He loved being part of the parties his daughter, Tracy, and her husband, Ed, held on their deck. He is missed by all of his surrounding neighbors! I'm sure his reunion with all of his loved ones in Heaven was a joyous one!
Our heartfelt condolences are with all his family.
E Pruneda Sr.
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Gene was a great man.Good father and grandfather he was always happen. He was a good father-in law to my son Ed. Gene you will be missed. We will meet again RIP
Maria Petrarca Zerante
2 weeks, 2 days ago
So very sorry for your loss.