William L. "Billy" Lombardo, of Saugus, died at his home on Feb. 20, 2017 at the age of 87. Billy was born & raised in East Boston, a graduate of Boston Latin High School and went on to earn his degree from Boston University. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. After returning from Korea, he resided in East Boston till age 24 and the past 57 years in Saugus. Billy worked as a Manager for Travelers Insurance in Boston for 34 years. He was a member of the Saugus V.F.W. and loved playing cards with friends at the Saugus Senior Center. Billy was a former member of the Saugus Knights of Columbus and was an avid Patriots & Red Sox fan. He loved to travel with his wife to Italy, Germany, Monte Carlo, Florida, Vegas and Foxwoods. Billy was a loyal, witty, "tell it like it is" person and was a great joke teller. Billy's wife and family was the most important part of his life. He was the beloved husband of Camille M. (Pizzano) Lombardo for 62 years. Loving father of Keith W. Lombardo of FL. Father in law of Tracy (Frump) Lombardo of FL. Cherished grandfather of Dimitri, Natalia, Sabrina, Adriana and Bianca. Caring brother of Valerie Ferri & her husband Thomas of CA. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives & friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Incarnation Church, 425 Upham St., Melrose on Friday, Feb. 24th at 10AM. Relatives & friends respectfully invited to attend. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan St., Danvers, MA 01923.