Gilda Bilotto

1934 ∼ 2024

Gilda Bilotto
Gilda Bilotto, 89, of Kenosha, WI, passed away peacefully in her daughter’s home in Evanston, IL, on January 16, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.Born in Marano Principato, Province of Cosenza, Italy, on December 23, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Sabatino and Carmela Savaglio.On July 7, 1957, she married Armando Bilotto in Italy. In 1958, they decided to move to America and resided in Brooklyn, NY. In 1966, they moved to Kenosha, to make their home and raise their family. On January 17, 2020, Armando preceded Gilda in death. Gilda was all about her family and friends. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, inviting guests over for get-togethers, and cooking. Her “gravy” was the absolute best, and she was sure to pass the recipe down to all the grandchildren. She loved to garden, growing both flowers and vegetables; she would spend the whole day in her garden. Above all, Gilda looked forward to annual trips to her second home in Southern Italy, bringing her children and grandchildren to visit other relatives. Gilda was a member of Our Lady of the Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, where she was heavily involved in years past. Surviving are her two children, Anne (Dr. Dave) Pike, and Frank (Suzette) Bilotti; her grandchildren, David (Dr. Caroline Novak) Pike, Dr. Sara (Dr. Scott) Lester, Megan, Caitlin (John) Oricchio, Nico, and Joey Bilotti; her seven great-grandchildren, Harper, Addie, Brooks, and Caden Lester, Jackson and Declan Pike and Gianna Oricchio; sister, Caroline Barbieri; a brother, Vincent (Anna Maria) Savaglio; brother-in-law, Mario Bilotti and many wonderful, loving nieces and nephews.Preceding her in death were her brothers-in-law Carmine Bilotti and Luigi Barbieri, sisters-in-law Ida Bilotti, and Rose Bilotti. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday, January 19, 2024, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 1919 54th Street, at 9:00 a.m. a visitation will be held at the church on Friday from 8:00 a.m. until the time of Mass. Entombment will follow at All Saints Mausoleum.Gilda’s family would like to thank her caregivers, Agatha, Gladys, and Joan, for all the constant love, support, and care during the last years of her life. Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha WI, 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit & Sign Gilda’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com

Condolences

Olga Barone-Allan January 30, 2024
We have fond memories of Gilda and her family in Italy. She and our mother, Lidia Bilotto Barone, grew up together in Marano Principato.We are saddened by this news and offer our condolences to the family.Love,Olga, Marisa & Frank Barone
Emie Scott January 17, 2024
My Aunt Gilda was one of a kind . She loved to have friends and family over . Christmas Eve was the best . Her house was full of family and friends and little one run around waiting for Santa. She had all sort of food and drinks and sweets every where. She loved everyone . In the summer the family would all go to Italy for a month and enjoy the family she had there . She was a very devoted Catholic , wife ,mother , grandmother , sister, in-laws , Aunt . I will miss her so much . Love you, Rest in peace Zia G . Give a big hug and kiss to my mom and papa for me .
Mary Tassi January 16, 2024
Oh Anne I am so very sorry to hear about Gilda‘s passing. She was such a large presence in all of our lives at Marquette. I always enjoyed seeing her at the feast of San Francesco de Paola. With fond memories I keep you, my dear friend and your family in my prayers.