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George Billings Obituary

BILLINGS George R. Billings, age 77 of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 21, 2011 at Bridgeport Hospital with his loving family by his side. Born in Bridgeport on August 21, 1933, he was the son of the late James and Sophie (Machejeski) Billings and was a Bridgeport resident all his life. George was a Union Steward and a retired employee of Bryant Electric Co. in Bridgeport. Survivors include his beloved wife, Irene (Petro) Billings; five children, Peter, April and Christopher Billings and George and Robin Morissette; four grandchildren, Alexa, Katrina and Peter Jr. Billings, and Ashley Morissette; three brothers, James and Larry Billings, and Edward Hyatt; three sisters, Jean Matthews, Janice Colabella, and Cyndi Mazzucco; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one sister, Helen. Friends are invited to attend the funeral on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at 10 a.m. in the Parente-Lauro Funeral Home, 559 Washington Ave. Bridgeport, and Services at 11 a.m. with Rev. Eugene Szantyr officiating. Interment in Lakeview Cemetery, Bridgeport. Friends may call on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Parente-Lauro Funeral Home. www.parentelauro.com

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Published by Connecticut Post from Jan. 22 to Jan. 24, 2011.

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Ken & Jan Sherbo

January 31, 2011

The Bilings family
As a fellow "South Ender" we extend our sympathy. We still remember the "great " baseball games we had as kids and his "wicked " curve ball. we are truly sorry for your loss.There are many good memories as we grew up

January 29, 2011

Dear Irene and family my thoughts and prayers are with you. I only wish I could have been there for you. Will call soon Irene.Love, Barbara Scalzo

Michele Rinko

January 24, 2011

Dear Billings Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. I have great memories from living next door. George was so kind to us, he always let us over and shared his pool and let me talk his ear off :)
Great memories of a great guy.

My Condolences go out to you and your family.

January 24, 2011

Pete I am so sorry for the loss of your dad.... my prayers are with you and your family Marcie ( bpt, Ct)

January 24, 2011

Irene,

Are deepest sympathy on your loss.

Don and Shirley Jordan

January 24, 2011

Irene, April, Pete, Chris & Family,

Our deepest sympathy to your family.

Love,
Donna Mladina & Family

Fred/Evelyn Ferrao

January 23, 2011

Dear Pete,

Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Fred & Evelyn Ferrao, Jr.

Nancy & Savas Baloglu

January 23, 2011

Dear Irene, Pete, April, Christopher & the Bililngs family:

Savas and I extend our deepest sympathy to you at this time. We remember George as a quiet, nice man with an engaging smile. May your memories comfort you at this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless the life of George R Billings.

Love
Nancy & Savas

John & April Gale

January 23, 2011

Pete~
Please accept our heartfelt sympathies for the loss of your father…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

January 23, 2011

Irene we are so sorry for your loss, your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bernadette and Bob Sanchioni

January 23, 2011

Pete, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad.
Thinking of you and your family,
John and Chris

January 22, 2011

Pete,
We're so sorry for your loss.
Chris & Aimee

Elizabeth Lampart

January 22, 2011

Irene May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

January 22, 2011

Pete,
We're so sorry for your loss.
Chris & Aimee

January 22, 2011

Aunt Irene, Peter, Chris and April,

I will never forget the great times we had as kids over our Uncle George's house. He always had such a good heart and was always so giving. May you find comfort in the memories you share of your husband/father and may god bless you during this difficult time.

Bonnie Craft and Family

John Delgado

January 22, 2011

George my good buddy,you left us early.You well be missed,I'll always remember all the good times we had together working at Bryant Electric.To your family goes my heart felt condolences.May God Bless You and the Billings Family.

January 22, 2011

Please accept our deepest sympathies.


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