Nicholas James Bilello
August 25, 1948 – November 12, 2025

Nicholas James Bilello, 77, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Racine, Wisconsin on August 25th, 1948 to Peno and Ellen (Virgili) Bilello.  Nick grew up in Racine and graduated from WIlliam Horlick High School. He went on to attend the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, where he proudly earned his degree in accounting, and then MBA at Cardinal Stritch University.

In 1970, Nick married the love of his life, Christine Ellen (Nicgorski) Bilello, and together they raised three sons: Kevin, Keith, and Ryan. Nick was deeply devoted to his family and took great pride in his role as a father and grandfather. He leaves behind his beloved grandchildren—Kylie, Kaelyn, Kendal, and Keith Michael—who were a constant source of joy.

Nick is survived by his wife, Christine; his three sons; grandchildren; his sisters, Barbara (Tom) Mulligan and Mariann (Glen) Gissing; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Nancy (Nicgorski) and Dennis Skrobis, Sandy (Nicgorski) Kozelek, and Barbara (Nicgorski) and Dale Siejkowski; brother-in-law Rick (Maggie) Gillis; and many treasured cousins, extended family members, friends, and former colleagues who will remember him with warmth and gratitude.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Margaret "Maggie" (Rick) Gillis.

Nick dedicated the majority of his professional life to his career as an accountant with Jacobsen Textron. Outside of work, he had a lifelong passion for the Green Bay Packers and music, especially marching band. He brought laughter to countless people with his sharp wit and love of comedy. He cared deeply about his community, contributing many years of service through the Jaycees, as a UGHS school board member, and Son's of American Legion. Proud of his Italian heritage, Nick was also a longtime and enthusiastic member of Roma Lodge.

The family extends sincere gratitude to the staff at Brookside Care Center in Kenosha for their compassionate and dedicated care.

A Celebration of Life will be held on December 20th, 2025 | 10:30am-11:30am visitation | 11:30am service at Roma Lodge 7130 Spring St., Racine, WI. 53406

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial donations be made to the St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church or to a charity of your choice.