Key Takeaways
- Emily June Billington passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, leaving behind her husband, Anthony, daughter, Mia, and father, Michael.
- Her memorial service will be held on Friday, April 25, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Graham Funeral Home in Rye, NY.
- Emily was remembered as someone who consistently put others first, loved deeply, and profoundly impacted her family and community.
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Emily June Billington, who left this world far too soon on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
Emily was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend whose sudden departure left an undeniable void in everyone who knew her.
Her memorial service will be held on Friday, April 25, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Graham Funeral Home in Rye, NY.
All who knew and loved Emily are invited to join her family in honoring her memory and celebrating her life.
A Husband’s Heartfelt Tribute
Emily’s husband, Anthony Labarta, shared an emotional message on social media after her passing, making a rare public expression from someone who typically avoids the spotlight.
“Just going to start off by saying I don’t post shit on social media, but after possibly the worst thing that could happen to a father has happened to me… My wife, Emily Billington, has unexpectedly passed away.”
Via Facebook
Anthony reflected on their 15-year journey together, calling Emily his best friend and his best mother.
“She always made sure our daughter, her father, and I were good. She went out of her way to help everybody, even when she knew the favor wouldn’t be returned.”
Anthony also spoke of the beautiful bond Emily shared with their daughter, Mia, saying:
“It’s safe to say our daughter got to know the best person she will ever know in her lifetime, just like I did.”
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A Community In Mourning
Emily’s passing has shaken her family and the entire Rye, New York community, where she lived most of her life.
Friends and family have flooded social media with messages of love, grief, and memories.
One longtime family friend wrote:
“This is my favorite picture of the three of you… I’ve watched you all grow up. Emily, you are a daughter to me, and I am going to miss you so very much… Mia will always be taken care of, so just rest, sweetheart. It’s your time to rest. I love you and will miss you enormously.”
Via Facebook
Another friend expressed condolences simply and sincerely:
“So very sad to hear this. Our condolences to Mike and the family. May she rest in eternal peace.”
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Emily was known for her dedication to her family, particularly her daughter Mia, her husband Anthony, and her father Michael Billington.
She was also the cherished sister of Max Billington and the beloved daughter of the late Gina Decarlo.
Those who knew Emily remember her as someone who always put others before herself, loved deeply, gave generously, and lived authentically.
She was the type of person who would drop everything to help someone else, and did it without expecting anything in return.
Emily June Billington leaves behind a grieving but grateful family, friends who cherished her, and a young daughter who will grow up with the legacy of her mother’s love and strength.
Her memory will live on in the countless lives she touched and the love she poured into the world.
Rest in peace, Emily. You will forever be missed and never forgotten.
