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.
