What is Billy Fuccillo's Net Worth?
Billy Fuccillo was an American businessman and philanthropist who had a net worth of $100 million at the time of his death. Billy died on June 18, 2021 at the age of 64. He was best-known for his car commercials that aired in Florida and New York which typically included the catchphrase "It's HUUUUUUUGGGE."
Billy Fuccillo earned his net worth as the owner of Fuccillo Automotive Group which is the largest automobile dealership in the state of New York. Fuccillo was a 1978 graduate of Syracuse University. Billy had the opportunity to attend Syracuse University after receiving a full football scholarship.
He bought his first automobile dealership in Adams which is located just south of Watertown, NY. Eventually his automotive empire grew to employ more than 1,400 people working at 28 dealerships and 31 franchises in the New York State and Florida.
Fuccillo is considered a marketing guru. He spent millions of dollars buying ads on billboards, newspapers, buses, television, radio, airplane trailers and obviously television commercials.
Some of Fuccillo's accomplishments include two national awards for Fuccillo Kia of Cape Coral, Florida. In 2010 he gave away a three-bedroom, 1,400 square foot home as part of a sales promotion. He also received the best new dealer award for 2011 as well as the U.S. dealer with the highest retail sales volume.
His primary home was in Skaneateles, NY. He also owned homes in Montego Bay, Jamaica, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, Buffalo, New York, Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Camillus, N.Y. Billy owned a Lear 60 personal jet which he uses to travel between his dealerships.
