Tom Billigen died last night

[Xplantdad]

I know that Tom was a member here for quite a while...and then differences of opinion happened...

I have had continuing conversations with him...due to the fact that he had leukemia and had undergone a stem cell transplant...so he and my daughter shared some of the same problems and medications.

No matter what you think of what happened in the past...we have lost a really neat guy...

Rest in peace Tom...the hurting is over. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Charley Lillard]

That sucks. I never knew he was ill. My heartfelt condolences to his family.

[SS427]

That does suck! I also did not know he was ill. As outspoken as he may have been to some people, he was still a very cool car guy! God rest his soul and my condolences to his family as well. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif
Rick

[DarrenX33]

I feel very bad about what has happened. Tom was a very nice guy. Rest in peace Tom, I will miss him. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[Don_Lightfoot]

I was fortunate enough to spend some time with Tom on two different occasions in the past few years. I enjoyed his company and his outspoken personality. He will indeed be missed. My sincere condolences go out to Robin and son Tom.

[enio45]

Its been about a yr this all started.....like all illnesses, its starts with hope...unfortunately it did not end that way....really great guy......my condolences as well goes out to Robin and his son Tom.

[69LM1]

Wow. Goes to show you that as "Car Nuts" we really need to chill with each other and enjoy these cars!

His family will be in our prayers,

Rich

[Salvatore]

I dealt with Tom at one point and had several emails with him. Real honest guy and a true drag racer at heart! Real sorry about our loss. Hopefully being a very sorrowful situation this is and knowing Tom will be missed by ALL musclecar sites this can bring our great hobby together. All of us have faults and short commings but once we realize we are not in control and only Christ has that power we will become a much stronger and happier human being. Obviously he will be missed by all sites. Life is short and unfair. I think it is time that all of us try to make mends with our friends and sometime foes. Sam

[DarrenX33]

Nice post Sam.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[JChlupsa]

Knew he was sick but was never sure just how sick. my condolences to the family he left behind.

[ORIGLS6]

I wasn't aware of any health problems, but then, I had only talked with Tom once or twice. I did a small project for Tom and asked for no compensation. Tom wouldn't hear of it and sent me a 'token of appreciation'.
My only dealings with him were positive.

Godspeed Sir.

[COPO_Anders]

I never got to meet Tom. But when I was looking for information about the 1968 Yenko Camaro´s and the MV coded 396 engines, he sent me e-mails with information about his unconverted car. It was much appreciated.
Rest in peace.

[Belair62]

That is really sad news....I didn't know he was sick either.

[WILMASBOYL78]

He helped me with some info one time a few years back....sorry to hear of this...

wilma

[Zedder]

Just terrible news! I didn't know he was sick either and would have wanted to send him my prayers...what a terrible shock. Rest in Peace Tom.

[BBIGG BLOCK 396]

I didn't know Tom,but do remember a few of his post on here from the past.It is always Sad to loose someone that loves the hobby the way he loved it,sounds like a very helpful and nice guy and my condolences go out to his Family and Friends! God Speed

Bobby Dodson

[COPO PETE]

My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Peter

[LVCamaro]

didn't really know Tom, except an eBay transaction we did years ago. I pray his family is able to cope with such a tremendous loss. It's terrible to hear this sort of news.

[Norm reynolds]

My thoughts and prayers go out to toms's family
I know he is in a better place

[mhassett]

Our Prayers to Tom's FAMILY at this Terrible time, especially just after the Holiday Season.

Mark

[Mr70]

I really thought Tom was going to beat this. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif
Tom was nice enough to include my NonSupercar in the Super Chevy/SuperCar Concourse show during July of 2001 at Indianapolis Raceway Park.
I was pretty hesitant,but Tom assured me all would be fine and made me feel welcomed and relaxed among the others.He made all who participated that week feel that way and was totally without bias.
Afterwards we would bump into eachother at midwest area swapmeets and car functions.
His enthusiasm with these vehicles was as strong & great as any of ours here.
Once he noticed something was missing from my Chevelle,he promptly had a close friend send it to me,with no questions asked.Our personnal running joke was me trying to repay him for that in many different forms,yet he always saw it coming and would quickly deny it. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif
I was rivited by his past history & knowledge with cars,as well as the cars he had owned in the past.He recently acquired the 1968 L-78 Camaro that he bought brand new off the lot from Kenny Ross Chevrolet in Pa.,and that was truly a dream of his he always wanted to accomplish.
He was always willing to share information and facts with anyone on ANY website.
I took this Photo of Toms beautifully restored 1969 Lemans Blue Yenko Chevelle in July 2001 at Indy,as he pulled up and displayed next to me.
My condolences to his wife Robin..he was a good guy to know and share with,and I for one will miss him.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/Rick_Peters/BILLIGEN0001.jpg

[70LS6454]

Sorry to hear this may he rest in peace.My condolences go out to his family.

Ray

[Xplantdad]

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For any of you who would like to send a card or message to Robin and their son Tom the address is 4227 Bonmaur Terrace, Slinger WI 53086.

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[scuncio]

Oh man, what a shocker to hear this. Tom went way out of his way to help me out with parts ID in the past. Truly a stand-up guy and a true Chevy enthusiast long before these cars became all the rage. My heartfelt condolences to his family.

[1967Z28]

Tom helped me with information a number of times. I was not aware he was sick and am very sorry to hear of his passing. My condolences go out to his family. He will be missed.

-Jon