Robert Billett, 77, a resident of Forty Fort, passed away on Thursday afternoon, June 19, 2014, at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Louise (Gavlick) Billett.

Born on September 30, 1936, in Wilkes-Barre, Robert was the son of the late Joseph and Sarah (Loch) Billett.

Prior to his retirement, Robert worked for 10 years as a security guard for Wilkes University. In his earlier years, he was employed in the local construction industry, working for various contractors.

Robert served his country as a reservist with the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, 109^th Infantry Division.

Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial which will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 24, 2014, at 10:30 AM in Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Roman Catholic Parish, 116 Hughes Street, Swoyersville, with the Reverend Joseph J. Pisaneschi, Pastor, officiating.

Interment with the Rite of Committal will follow in Mount Olivet Roman Catholic Cemetery, Carverton.

At Robert’s request, the viewing will be held privately for the immediate family members only.

Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Wroblewski Funeral Home, Inc., 1442 Wyoming Avenue, Forty Fort.

For additional information or to send Mrs. Billett an online message of condolence, you may visit the funeral home web-site www.wroblewskifuneralhome.com.

In Lieu of Flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made in Robert’s memory to the S.P.C.A. of Luzerne County, 524 East Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18702.