Sophie V. Billey

Dearly missed by her loving family and many friends.

Sophie V. Billey (nee Perone), 90, of Bridgewater, N.J. lost her battle with COVID-19 and passed away on Wednesday April 22, 2020.

Sophie was born in North Plainfield, N.J., the daughter of Peter and Mildred (Risoli) Perone, she graduated from North Plainfield High School and Secretarial School. Sophie resided in North Plainfield where she attended St. Joseph Church and was a member of the Altar Rosary Society and conducted many Church sponsored fund raisers with her husband, Peter. She was actively involved in various programs in St. Joseph School where her three children attended. Sophie was a member of the PTA and both a Girl Scout and Cub Scout leader.

When she and her family moved to Bridgewater, she attended Immaculate Conception Church in Somerville and was a member of the Altar Rosary Society. Sophie was past President of the Bridgewater Women's Club and a member of the Bridgewater Literature Club. Sophie was an avid Bridge player, loved to read and garden, and prepare fabulous meals for her family - especially for her grand-children. Sophie spent many summers both as a child and later as an adult "down the shore", soaking up the sun rays and enjoying the fun on the boardwalk. She loved both hosting and stopping at garage sales. Sophie always enjoyed finding a bargain!

Sophie was predeceased by her husband, Peter, her grandson Bryan Nichuck, a sister Marie DiNardo, and a brother Richard Perone. She is survived by her two daughters Janet Billey (Nichuck) of Martinsville and Beverly Billey Farley of Greenville, SC, and a son George Peter Billey of Bridgewater. Sophie will also be missed by her son-in-law, Andrew Farley. She will be sadly missed by her four grandchildren, Douglas Nichuck, Katie Farley Wisser, Steven Farley, and George Billey Jr., and her four great-grandchildren, Zander, Sadie, and Mia Wisser, and Benji Farley. She is also survived and will be missed by her sister Kathleen Mele of Florida and her nieces and nephews. Sophie was especially fond of her nephew, Allen Mele. Allen will miss stopping in to check on her and for a quick bite since she was always cooking or baking something special!

In lieu of flowers, please honor Sophie's memory by planting flowers, baking cookies, or gathering loved ones for a game of Bridge and a group hug!

A memorial mass and celebration of her life will be held in the future.