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Joseph Thomas Bilinski
March 19, 1926 - Aug. 14, 2020
MORAVIA - Joseph Thomas Bilinski, 94, a resident of Moravia, passed away peacefully at home, August 14, 2020.
Born March 19, 1926 in New Hope NY, he was the son of Thomas Bilinski and Mary Tarala Bilinski, both Polish immigrants. He grew up on the family farm (known as the Bingo Farm) in New Hope NY with his seven siblings. There, he began school in a one room schoolhouse and later attended Moravia High School.
He is predeceased by his wife Kathleen James Bilinski. They raised four children. Early in his career he worked for Van's Dairy until he started Bilinski Dairy in 1954. In 1972 he sold the dairy and began working for the Village of Moravia. He served as superintendent of Public Works and was instrumental in rebuilding the water/sewer system. After retiring in 2003 Joe served several years as a trustee on the Moravia Village Board. He loved baseball and was a lifelong Yankee fan and for many years donated land used by the Moravia Little League. The property was and still is known as Bilinski Field. He was also predeceased by his brothers Michael Bilinski and James Bilinski and his sisters Nellie Metz, Sophie Panella, Dorothy Konecny and Helen Podolak. He is survived by his brother Frank (Judi) Bilinski; three sons James (Deborah) Bilinski, Gregory (Mary Dauber) Bilinski, Bradley (Elizabeth) Bilinski; one daughter Susan (John) Cook, all of Ithaca NY. Grandchildren: Brian Bilinski of Troy, NY, Paul (Cheryl Thayer) Bilinski of East Aurora NY, Andrew Bilinski (Jackie Eagleson) of Blowing Rock NC, Jessica Bilinski (Bee Keolatvanh) of Raleigh, NC, Tim Bilinski and Kevin Bilinski of Ithaca NY, Megan DeCarlo (Tony Sudnikovich) of Dryden NY, and Jeffrey Cook of Newfield NY;four great grandchildren: Maya and Keira Bilinski and Sophie and Ben Keolatvank.
The Bilinski family extends a special thank you to caregiver Lisa Hill.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 am Thursday August 20, 2020 in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Grove St., Moravia, NY. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Moravia.
A calling hour will be held at the church from 10:00-11:00 a.m. prior to the Mass. Masks are required and social distancing guidelines observed.
Memorial contributions are requested for Four Town First Aid Squad or Hospice of the Finger Lakes.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Wade Funeral Home, Moravia.
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Cal Wood
August 26, 2020
Please accept my sincere condolences.
John Rowe
August 19, 2020
Sue, Jim, Gregg, Brad and family,
My sincere condolences on the passing of your dad. There was only one Joe Bilinski and he was one of my favorite people. Joe was a dedicated public servant to our community no matter what he did—milk delivery, village superintendent or trustee. He was also one of the favorites with the county health department which is a title rarely given. People gravitated around his personality, his sense of humor and his concern for others. He understood hard work, family and what it means to live in a small town where people needed to get along and do all the things to make a community work. Joe was also the proprietor of a great basement pool hall and knew how to throw a serious after prom party.
That smile and laugh will never be forgotten.
David and Sue Martin
August 19, 2020
We are sad to hear of his passing. Please know that You are in our prayers.
Ted Barraco
August 19, 2020
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Joe. As a young boy he provide me with a solid example of a devoted father and hard working family man. I remember spending many happy hours with the Bilinski family in the 60s. Playing the guitar with Jim, being on the Bilinski Dairy bowling team, generally causing trouble with Gregg (we use to go into the milk cooler to get "warm" in the winter) and my first crush on Sue. I went on the milkman delivery route with Gregg a few times ( a lost American Tradition). Joe said " one boy is half a man, two boys are useless" I haven't seen him in over 50 years but I am deeply saddened and offer my sympathies to the entire family for your loss.
bill kirk
August 18, 2020
JIM, GREG, BRAD AND FAMILY - Saddened to read of your Father - all my respect and sympathy for your family
Nick & Michelle Nardi
August 17, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jeff Ecker
August 17, 2020
My deepest condolences to the Bilinski family. Great people!
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