James E. Billick

JAMES E. BILLICK - Jim Billick, age 68, of Norwalk died peacefully with his family at his side in his home on April 24. He was a devoted husband and father who loved his family who also enjoyed traveling, kayaking, hiking and was an avid reader.

Jim was born on June 27, 1938, in Stamford, Connecticut to the late Katherine and Ignac Billick. He graduated from Stamford High School and attended J. M. Wright Technical School, Westchester Community College and the University of Connecticut. Jim worked for Diamond National Corporation, Electrolux and Pitney Bowes as a mechanical engineer. He was an active member of the Croatian Fraternal Union. He was also a member of Lifetime Learners, Knights of Columbus and New Horizons.

In addition to his beloved wife Judith Belmont Billick, Jim is survived by his son David Billick, his daughter Karen Destefanis and his adored granddaughter Nicole Destefanis.

He was also blessed with a cherished daughter-in-law, Melinda Meyer and a wonderful son-in-law, Edward Destefanis. Jim is survived by his sister Helen Wood and her husband Ronald Wood of Brooklyn, Connecticut.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday at 10:00 AM in St. Matthew Church, 219 Scribner Avenue, Norwalk. Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery, Darien.

Jim's family will receive friends at the Collins Funeral Home located at 92 East Avenue in Norwalk, Sunday from 4:00 to 8:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care at 1029 East Main Street, Stamford 06902 or the Bennett Cancer Center at Stamford Hospital, 30 Shelburne Road, Stamford 06904.