Joseph George Bilko, 82, of Leonardtown, MD died April 3, 2008 in St. Mary's Nursing Center.

Born February 1, 1926 in McKeey's Rocks, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph Bilko and Anna Stec Bilko.

Joseph was a long time resident of Beaver, PA where he graduated from high school in 1944, worked for Westinghouse Electric as a tool and die maker for thirty eight years, and was a member of Saints Peter and Paul Parish. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He graduated from the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics in 1947 as a master mechanic. He then served in the Air Force during the Korean War. Joseph moved to Mims, FL where he built his retirement home in 1985 and was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church.

In 2007, he moved with his wife Caroline to Cedar Lane Apartments in Leonardtown, MD where he was a member of Our Lady's Parish. His favorite pastimes were fishing, gardening and going to Disney World.

Joseph is survived by his wife Caroline Leona Bilko whom he married on May 28, 1948, his sons Joseph of Tall Timbers, MD, John of Waynesboro, PA, sisters in law, Sallie and Susan, and granddaughter, Sallie. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Helen Cochran of Monaca, PA.

The family will receive friends on Monday, April 7, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD. Prayers will be recited at 7:00 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. in Our Lady's Church at Medley's Neck, Leonardtown, MD. Reverend Thomas LaHood will be the celebrant.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.