Report: Huge auto dealer Billy Fuccillo dies at 64 Rainfall near a half an inch.. Cloudy with occasional rain showers. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". Still, theres no denying that his methods are at least somewhat effective hence the aforementioned empire of dealerships. William B. He was known for his booming voice and his trademark phrase, "It's huge. Call 315-783-4184, BRZOSTEKS.COM REAL Estate Auction Co. Inc.- Homes, Estates, Farms, Commercial, SILVER DOLLARS Wanted, Collector Not Dealer. Fuccillo, who previously owned two KIA dealerships in Cape Coral and Port Charlotte, as well as in Upstate New York, died following a long battle with an illness. His Adams store was where he pulled off one of his many attention-getting stunts in 1996, when he invited Robbie Knievel, son of motorcycle daredevil Evil Knievel, to jump his bike over 19 cars outside his AdamsDealership, the same day he sold a record 523 cars, he said. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. Over time, the business grew to over 25 dealerships in New York and Florida[2] selling a variety of brands. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. [4][5] Tom Park, Fuccillo's production director and the straight man in many of the company's commercials until 2018, remarked that Fuccillo had originally ad libbed the line in response to the strong turnout to a sales event, and that the two liked it so much that they used it as their trademark from that point onward. Billy Fuccillo, Huge car dealer, has died View our online Press Pack. It was HUUUUUUUUUUUGE. People could laugh at him but, you know what? Fuccillo Fuccillo was known for his tagline, Its gonna be huuuuuge! on-air, but he also had a big heart. To read Fuccillos obituary, visit here. Fuccillo is survived by his wife, Cindy and son, Billy Fuccillo Jr. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Fuccillo He was 65. He finally reacted to the questions in an interview: I must have had a million people come up to me and say, Billy, are you OK? In late 2020 the Fuccillo Kia dealerships in Cape Coral and Port Charlotte were sold to a Delaware-based corporation, LMP Automotive Holdings. That one dealership quickly became something of an empire and it wasnt a small empire. He did things that other car dealers dream about. He gave hundreds of thousands of dollars to the Harry Chapin Food Bank over the years and to the Salvation Army. Follow her onTwitter @vfreileand Instagram @vfreile. Although he did confirm that Fuccillo had been ill. Death news of famous figures always breaks many hearts, however, fans kindly remember memories, and their idols are alive in their minds and hearts even after years. I want to thank Billy Fuccillo from Fuccillo Kia of Cape Coral we had such good memories of our trips to Europe and the Bahamas for the employees and customers, said one customer, Sandra Hamblin George. View Reputation Profile. Remembered as a car-selling legend by Kia executive Percy Vaughn and many others, Fuccillo made sure to help others along the way, said Vaughan.

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