A Life Story

Joseph Charles Billotto, 73, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025, at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born July 9, 1951, in Queens, New York, to the late James and Elaine Harris Billotto. Joe served for 4 years Active Duty in the United States Navy as Quartermaster aboard the Guided Missile Destroyer, USS Harry E. Yarnell. He retired as a Lieutenant from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Police after 29 years of dedicated service, which included responding to the 9/11 attacks, and concluded his career as the Marine Enforcement Unit Supervisor for Long Island. Joe was a man of integrity and honor, known for his selflessness and deeply respected by all who knew him. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.Surviving are his wife, Eileen, three sons, Luke (Beth Ann), Colin (Marcie), and Bryan (Lauren). He is also survived by his sister, Cookie Leonardi, brother, Timothy Billotto, six grandchildren, Ellie, Caelan, Bridget, Elias, Porter, Rowan, and several nieces and nephews.A Memorial Service to honor his life will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, January 24, 2025, at Fox & Weeks, Hodgson Chapel 7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savanah, Ga 31406. https://foxandweeks.com/Remembrances may be made to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation at t2t.org in memory of Joe Billotto.