Nestor Billotte

Nestor F. Billotte, 78 of Frenchville died on Saturday, February 7, 2009 at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Presbyterian Hospital.

He was born on September 20, 1930 in Frenchville, a son of the late Fred G. and Olive L. (Plubell) Billotte.

Mr. Billotte retired in 1995 from J.H. France Refractories after 23 1/2 years of service.
He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Frenchville and a member and Past Commander of the Leigey Renaud Post #8386 Veterans of Foreign Wars, Frenchville.
He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict.

He is survived by his wife, Mary R. (Hugney) Billotte whom he wed June 26, 1954 in Frenchville,

three children,
Nestor J. Billotte of Frenchville
Cindy Cardinale of Frenchville
Melissa Phillips and husband Eric of Bridgeport, WV

a grandson,
Ian Phillips

a great grandson,
Barry Shirey

a sister and brother,
Regina Deluccia of Curwensville
Kenneth A. Billotte and wife Helen of Frenchville

and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter Jennifer L. Cardinale, a son in law, Carl 'Joe' Cardinale, an infant brother Francis Billotte, a sister Rosemary S. Ginter and two brothers in law, James Ginter and Vincent Deluccia.

Friends will be received at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield on Wednesday from
2-8 PM.

The rosary will be recited at the funeral home on Wednesday at 4:00 PM.

A Memorial Mass will be said at St. Mary Catholic Church, Frenchville on Friday June 26, 2009 at 11:00 AM with Rev.Samuel G. Bungo as celebrant.