What Happened to Billy O’Toole? ‘Families of the Mafia’ Star Has Died

Billy’s father was the much-dreaded mafia man, William Sheehan. He got involved in organized crime at an early age, earning himself the nickname of “Wild Bill.” 

Billy and his first and only wife, Jess Clare, had seven children together, Matthew, Joseph, Taylor, Lyric Antonio, William, Michael, and Laila. 

As a recent episode of Families of the Mafia reveals, his family members remember Billy as the life of the party, as someone who never missed out on an opportunity to cheer up others. 

In addition to his obsession with creating graffitis and roaming around with his motorcycle, he also worked as a New York State chaplain providing for veterans in need. He joined the charity after the death of his father, William, who served in the Korean War. 

Exact details about Billy’s tragic passing remain undisclosed. The cause of death is unknown. According to his son, Joe, the tragedy struck unexpectedly — leaving his loving family members in a complete state of shock. 

“We were hanging out, drinking beers — everything was good […] Two days later, I got the phone call my dad was dead. I definitely did lose my best friend, my role model, my Superman,”  Joe told MTV. 

“I’m just grateful for the time we had […] Actually rebuilding a relationship. It just got ripped away.” his oldest daughter, Taylor told MTV. 

“I miss fighting with him,” she confessed. “I miss his craziness. I miss us yelling at each other and thinking who’s the better parent. Just everything we’ve been through for the past 30 years,” Jess explained. 

The union carpenter-turned mafioso and his wife raised seven kids, some of whom went on to forge lucrative careers in the entertainment industry. 

Taylor and Joe have already appeared in a controversial reality TV show shedding new insight into the generational divide between middle-age ex-mafia members and their children, titled Made in Staten Island.