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Peter Billias Obituary
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PETER THOMAS BILLIAS “Petey” Age 51, of Lake Worth, FL, left this planet September 2, 2007 at 4:14 p.m. to meet his father, Pete Sr. and brother Ellison in heaven. His valiant battle with oral cancer is over. He leaves with much love in his heart, his wife of 23 years, Melanie; daughter Melissa and sons Peter and Robert. His sense of humor will be missed by his mom, Dorothy Pollick, sister Tina Billias, Stella Hock, brother Nick and half brother Wayne Pollick. Many relatives and friends have sent their love from all over the world. The family wishes to express their gratitude to: Channel 5 and Tim Malloy for airing Peter's plight, Dr. Zivomir Goluvic (now retired) and Dr. Ellis Webster for their concern, the Regional Cancer Center at Wellington Hospital, the Palm Beach Post, Lake Worth Herald and Coastal Observer for covering Peter's story, his buddies at the Triangle Club, the awesome supportive people he met on line at www.oralcancerfoundation.org and the angels on the fifth floor (Hospice) at Good Samaritan Hospital. Peter accomplished his legacy which was to inform the community about oral cancer and the importance of a thorough oral examination. Please support the Oral Cancer Foundation and Hospice of Palm Beach County in his name. “Break on through to the other side...” (The Doors) To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries
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Sammie
October 4, 2007
Thank you Petey for all the support and emails you have given us on the OCF. You will be dearly missed. Rest in peace buddy.
John Billias
September 13, 2007
My prayers are with Melanie and the kids and all my cousins. I just heard today of Petey's passing. I will have nothing but fond memories of him and will keep him in my prayers. May his memory be eternal.
Debbie Martin
September 11, 2007
Petey touched my soul with his openess and his ompassion.I knew him through the Oral Cancer Foundation.Somehow, I felt so close to him and saw such strength in him. I know his family is grieving and I want them to know that I do know the angels are with him now. I wish you peace in your time of sorrow. I will never forget my friend Petey.
gerry f.
September 10, 2007
Petey, you had so much courage! Petey was an inspiration to me. He was very funny and made a lasting impression on so many of us fighting cancer. I had the opportunity to see him on television. He was very brave! He will be missed by many and we know he is at total peace now. Thank you Petey!
Gerry
John Feigert
September 7, 2007
Petey,
I'll always remember the days of our youth and your ever present smile. God bless you brother, you have my eternal love. Perhaps I'll see you at the " next level ".
Sharlee Ringer
September 5, 2007
Petey
I will miss you dearly , you have gotten me through many hard times as we understood each other and as much as we could about this disease. My heart is with your wife and children and I would love to stay in touch with them. May you rest In peace and smile down and watch over all of us .
Carol Layer
September 5, 2007
Hello family of Petey....I came to know Petey through the OCF Board, he truly was one of a kind and we will all miss him....we already do! He fought the good fight and he is at rest now, God Bless, Love, Carol
p.s. Petey's nickname for me was Crab Cakes because I am from Maryland!
Linda pease
September 5, 2007
Tina......I am so sorry to read of Peters passing....You are in my thoughts and prayers.....A big hug to you and mom.....Linda
Steven Squires
September 5, 2007
Although I have not had connection with Petey in years, I remember him well, as well as the Billias family. To the family let me say... "we sometimes become invisible but we do remain invincible"...my thoughts and prayers are with you.
linda anderson
September 5, 2007
Petey,
I will miss u on the foundation.My thoughts and prayers r with your wife,children and your family.Now may u rest in peace with our LORD.
friends
lynn
Amy Myren
September 4, 2007
Thank you, Petey, for the loving spirit you shared on the Oral Cancer Foundation website. You made a difference to so many there. Amy in the Ozarks
Mary Ann Hoffman
September 4, 2007
Petey was the heart and soul of the Oral Cancer Foundation on-line forum. He reached out to me, and countless others, providing support, information, and sharing his humor.
Lois Harris-Taylor
September 4, 2007
Can't wait to meet you, Petey, beyond that blue horizon...
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