CAMPBELL — Edward J. Billec, 87, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022, at his home, with his family by his side.

Ed was born Feb. 26, 1935, in West Middlesex, Pa., the son of John and Anne Herman Billec.

He worked as a craneman for many years at Republic Steel / LTV Steel, and after his retirement, worked as a carpenter doing many home remodeling jobs.

He was a member of Christ the Good Shepherd Parish in Campbell.

Edward loved to be at home and working in his woodworking shop. He enjoyed yard work, but most of all, he loved spending his time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Ed will be deeply missed and always remembered by his wife, the former Rita Kosmo, whom he married Feb. 15, 1958, at Holy Name of Jesus Church in Youngstown; his children, Donna (Tony) Ditata Jr. of Henderson, Nev., Janet Billec (Rob D’Amore) of Campbell, Dennis E. Billec of Fort Myers, Fla. and Susan Billec of Campbell; his grandchildren, Anthony “TJ” (Rie) Ditata III, Edward J. (Kelli) Ditata, Nicole (Brian) Butler, Dennis J. (Sabrina) Billec, Aleia (Will) Kelly, Ashley (Jeremie) Rehak, Alyssa (Jamie) Hart and Amanda (Dave) Strogin; 12 great-grandchildren, with two more on the way; his brother, Robert (Sandee) Billec; sisters, Irene Rutana and Joann Antal; sister-in-law, Martha Billec; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, John Billec and Joseph Billec; his sisters, Anna Kacala, Mary Lakatos and Elizabeth Billec; brothers-in-law, Steve Kacala, Elmer Lakatos, John Rutana, Peter Febinger and John Antal; and sister-in-law, Mildred Billec.

The family would like to express a heartfelt thank you to Hospice of the Valley for its care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, monetary contributions may be made in Edward’s name to Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market St., Boardman, OH 44512.

The Billec family has entrusted its loved one to the care of the Wasko Funeral Home and will receive family and friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, July 22, 2022, at Christ the Good Shepherd Parish (159 Reed Ave., Campbell). A Mass of Christian Burial, officiated by the Rev. Matthew Zwilling, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, at the conclusion of calling hours.

Visit www.waskofamily.com to view this obituary and send Edward’s family condolences.

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