Lawrence J. Billy, M.D. Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church Friday, September 26, 2025. Beloved husband of Kathleen “Kathy” (nee: Jaworski) Billy for 57 years; loving father of Michelle (Roger Buenger) Tommasi, Noelle (Joshua Portell) Billy and Bryan (Minerva) Billy; dear Pap of Gabriella (Justin), Fausto (Emily), Alessandro, Christian, JM, Nolan, Macy, Coleman and great Pap of Gio and Baby Tommasi; dearest brother of Proto Deacon Donald (Jeanne) Billy and Joyce (Ronald) Tofil, dear brother-in-law of Mary (the late Charles) Althage, Carol Jaworski, Kenneth (Natalie) Jaworski, dear uncle, cousin and friend.
Larry was a graduate of St. Louis University Medical School in 1966. Staff surgeon of Christian Hospital and Medical Director of Christian Hospital Wound Care Center 2005 until his retirement. Larry spent his life dedicated to his patients his family and most importantly God. He had a passion of saving lives. Besides practicing medicine his greatest pleasures included fly fishing, teaching people to water ski, cracking jokes, witty puns, goofing off, watching football, eating snacks and spending time with grandchildren. He loved a good party with family and friends. He gave so much of himself to so many. He will be deeply missed by all who loved him.
Services: Funeral from Kutis South County Chapel 5255 Lemay Ferry Road Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 11:30am to St. Mark Catholic Church 4220 Ripa Ave St. Louis, MO 63125, 12pm Mass. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 3-7pm.