LMP Automotive, which is selling a portfolio of six dealerships, still owns what are now called Kia of Cape Coral and Kia of Port Charlotte. The rain chances for Southwest Florida will drop off briefly as drier air filters into the area early this week. Because of the growth, she was confident LMP Automotive would find a new buyer soon. Legandary car dealer Billy Fuccillo died at his Florida home after declining health. And you should. Fuccillo and Renfro first met for dinner last week at Carmelo's Italian Restaurant in Punta Gorda. interrupting every TV channel, booming from every radio station, popping up on slick posters in mailboxes, and spreading out in the Naples Daily News. Those who know why are. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. turns off maybe 20 percent. Ron Mansour, Fuccillo Auto Group general manager, also expressed his condolences for Parks death in a post on his LinkedIn page. by ABC7 News 3:28 PM EDT, Mon June 21, 2021 FORT MYERS, Fla. - Billy Fuccillo, a "huge" car dealer and philanthropist, has died in his Florida home after months of his health declining,. Don't Threaten. "So, the girl that fills in on our infomercials filled in for her while she was on vacation.". And then down south just got destroyed. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. The reason for Billys months-long absence still has not been revealed, but there has been at least one large development. Jason Payne: Fighting for diversity in hockey, California Consumer Limit the Use of My Sensitive Personal Information, California Consumer Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Scalione agreed that Fuccillo was a "brilliant businessman" trying new ideas and approaches, such as running contests in which vacation cruises were given away. In July 2020, David Dorsey of the Fort Myers News-Press reported that Billy had stopped responding to his messages back in October 2019 an uncharacteristic move for Billy, who is usually quite communicative. "When he made the offer, he didn't want publicity for it.". Picture Window theme. After Fuccillo died in June 2021, his company sold his dealerships in Cape Coral and Port Charlotte for a combined $36 million to LMP Automotive Holdings. Start your digital-only membership today and not only receive full access to our premier news website NNY360.com but also to the NNY360 mobile app, and the Watertown Daily Times eEdition! "I caught two big sailfish last year and fought one of them for more than an hour. for 30 days. Matthews announced. Offers may be subject to change without notice. .searchbrowse-wrap {width:100%; margin: 0 0 10%; padding: 0 0 5% 0; border-bottom: 1px #e5e5e5 solid;} I also play a lot of golf. Theyll all be here before its over, because theres so much growth in Cape Coral.". He graduated from Syracuse University in 1978 with a degree in marketing. It was just like the old days. Hes very competent. You can reach him at rkarlin@timesunion.com or 518-454-5758. Wherever he was, people knew that Fuccillo was in the room. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Syracuse, N.Y. -- Auto dealer Billy Fuccillo is selling his two Kia dealerships in Florida for $36 million. That's HUGE-a. I worked at a new car dealership back in Milwaukee, and I can tell you that the salesmen might be dressed in monkey suits, but they aren't really your typical banker or lawyer types. He died in Sarasota Thursday night at 65, leaving behind two loving families, one related to him, and those who learned everything he knew. Syracuse, N.Y. Tom Park, known for costarring alongside Billy Fuccillo in Central New York car commercials, died Sunday night. Fuccillo was known for using the trademark saying Its gonna be HUUUUGE, in his car dealership commercials. "He has left a lasting impact on everybody involved who knew him.". Two others were sold in the Rochester area . Whats the desire of the buyer to have that franchise in their portfolio? She's a professional spokesperson from North Carolina who also has promoted the Charlotte Bobcats basketball team and a supermarket chain based near Charlotte. Thats not really competition to us. Winds light and variable. 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She recalled the time after the 9/11 attacks in New York City when he reached out to fellow auto dealers who had gone to Washington D.C. and were stuck there, and offered to get them home on his private jet. Clicking on an ad might get us closer to $.50. But, apparently, Billy has been mysteriously absent for months. "No way. So, Caroline will be back on the air this week, Fuccillo said. On Friday, June 18, Fuccillo, 65, died . Keep it Clean. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Everybody wants to come down to Florida, Bernhard said, despite the hurricane risk. Video: Billy Fuccillo discusses the return of co-host Caroline Renfro. Get hyperlocal forecasts, radar and weather alerts. By Scott Atkinson Updated: Jun. Comprehensive lifetime warranty. Staff writer James McClendon covers breaking news, crime and public safety. That's the Billy who Shawn wants to thank as he sits in the office Billy himself once occupied. Two others were sold in the Rochester area, including Fuccillo Hyundai and Fuccillo Kia of Greece. After graduation, he said, he "didn't have a job, was broke and was going to be evicted from my apartment. 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But now, the commercials no longer feature Billy. According to. #searchbrowse-right {width:45%; float:left; margin: 0 2%; background: transparent;} There arent a lot of sellers raising their hands. [1] He said the secret of his success was his work ethic. And last year, he sold two dealerships in Port Charlotte and Cape Coral, Fla., to the publicly traded LMP Automotive Holdings company based in Plantation, Fla. Reach him at 914-204-2815 or jmcclendon@syracuse.com. Shawn Visconte, now the general manager at Kia of Wesley Chapel, never saw such a magician. He was also generous, Perrella said. Fuccillo Hyundai and Kia, both located on West Ridge Road in Greece, were purchased by the Matthews Auto Group of Vestal, Broome County, the dealership announced Wednesday. Thats what Billy would say, anyway. This also isnt the first time that Billy has appeared to disappear off the face of the Earth for months at a time. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. A: It's incredible that Caroline's absence from local television commercials for Fuccillo Kia of Cape Coral was noticeable this month. "I didnt tell anybody until yesterday," Fuccillo said. Parks wife, Jenny Lou Park, announced in a Facebook post he died from cancer. Known for his. Has previously covered education and state government and wrote about natural resources and state government in Colorado and Maine. In July 2020, David Dorsey of the Fort Myers News-Press reported that Billy had stopped responding to his messages back in October 2019 an uncharacteristic move for Billy, who is usually quite communicative. "Caroline is back! They are. And, lest we forget, the very pretty spokesmodel who looked like she was heading off to her high school homecoming dance in the dress her father specifically said she could not wear. "Everybody wanted to know, Whats going on? Please, make a donation to our family by clicking. Renfro could not be reached for comment and wasn't in Cape Coral. I am not sure if New Jax Witty has gotten a lot of hits recently that include the name Arielle Nixon and the term Action News Jax. Threats of harming another Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. Ill tell you, its incredible. Florida Highway Patrol says a 64-year-old woman and an unborn baby died on Monday after a three-vehicle crash on US-41 in Charlotte County. Q: Many have noticed that "Huge" no longer is flanked by Caroline. She specializes in corporate purchases or sales of car dealerships. that is degrading to another person. Bernhard said she did not think the recent impacts of Hurricane Ian would play much of a factor in finding a new buyer for the Cape Coral Kia dealership, not with the amount of Kias in the area that need servicing and the regional popularity of the brand established by Fuccillo. Youre going to see the tattoos. Plus, WESLEY FINANCIAL Group, LLC Timeshare Cancellation Experts. She will continue to work as a pitch-person for Fuccillo's son's Nissan dealerships in Tampa and Jacksonville, Billy Fuccillo said. When you come down here, you know that. Rick Karlin covers the environment and energy development for the Times Union. I was a 17 year-old porter who washed cars, but the salesmen were the ones who came back to swear at us and make fun of the stupid customers they'd swindled. According to Florida Highway Patrol, a 45-year-old man from Cape Coral was killed after losing control of his car and colliding with a light pole. FHP says the truck crossed the median and []. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission are on the scene. Unfolding it revealed some news that was, to borrow a catchphrase, huge. Monday, February 17 Formerly Fuscillo (or Fuccillo) Nissan I was looking for a deal on a synthetic oil change, and I'd used the Money Pages magazine for such a deal before with Southside Kia, when I came across an even better price at Nissan of Orange Park. Biography Fuccillo was born in Greenport, Suffolk County, New York in 1956. "He was one of the most giving persons I'd ever met. I go deep-sea fishing in Cabo (San Lucas)," he said, referring to the Mexican resort. I found out I was good at it.". #searchbrowse-left {width:45%; float:left; margin: 0 2%; background: transparent;} Terms of the deal were not announced, although county real estate records indicate that . "He said, ?Hey, Huge, how ya doin'?' Get more! Billy has also apparently stopped filming commercials for the dealership. "He called me and said, Hey, I have a plane, I will fly to Cuba, I will pick her up, I will bring her back home," recalled Rudie. ul.searchbrowse li a:hover {color:#676767; border-bottom: 1px dotted #676767}, Billy Fuccillo and Caroline Renfro exit a helicopter during a promotional shoot April 19, 2012, for a $250,000 giveaway at the Cape Coral dealership that May. Fuccillo's outsized, outgoing personality helped too, say those who worked with him. 1 Kia dealer in the nation since opening in December 2010, Fuccillo said. He sold his Cape Coral home last year. Error! The paper further reports that Mr. Fuccillo has sold his Kia dealership in Fort Meyers for $36 million to LMP Automotive Holdings, Plantation, Fla. That dealership has been recognized as the top-selling Kia dealership in the world, the report said. It doesnt happen very often in todays market, because the markets just hot, she said of deals falling through. I wrote a post on Nextdoor this summer that mentioned my fear of Pit Bulls. Some people think he may simply be making moves toward retirement, while others worry he may be dealing with some health issues. Theyre just not really interested in selling unless theres a really strong buyer with deep pockets, and they know theyre going to be approved by the manufacturer.. He handles what he has to handle, and Im sure he does a good job. Fuccillo said he recently was fifth in line checking out at an area Publix grocery store when a guy in an adjacent line recognized him. Youll always be #huge.. "I have salespeople making $35,000 and a few making $200,000 a year. A buyer always tends to think they can come in and do better. Email it with your name and city of residence to intheknow@naplesnews.com. A Florida woman faces charges of aggravated child neglect and arson after her car became engulfed in flames while she was allegedly shoplifting at a mall, according to an arrest report. LMP Cape Coral KOCC LLC paid $13.1 million for the legacy Fuccillo property at 404 NE Pine Island Road in March 2021, property records show. The Syracuse Auto Dealers Association announced Fuccillo's death Friday morning in an email to members, saying: "It is with great sadness that we advise you of the passing of former member and friend, Billy Fuccillo." Syracuse, N.Y. Tom Park, known for costarring alongside Billy Fuccillo in Central New York car commercials, died Sunday night. The fact that the sale of the dealerships fell through surprised Courtney Bernhard, a Tampa-based broker with Performance Brokerage Services. "Now, that was definitely huuuuuge," he said. Of the five dealerships sold, three are from the Syracuse area, including Fuccillo Kia, Fuccillo Nissan of Clay, and Fuccillo Hyundai. A post shared by Fuccillo Kia Port Charlotte (@fuccillokiaofportcharlotte) on May 11, 2020 at 7:38am PDT. Scalione, who was his lawyer for more than two decades, remember's Fuccillo's generosity. Tom Park (left) in an advertisement with Billy Fuccillo in 2000. Which was heartbreaking because we didnt want to see anybody suffer. 1 Kia dealership in the world for sales volume. Have a tip, a story idea, a question or a comment? So it worked out well. Don't knowingly lie about anyone Fuccillo had been in declining health for an extended period. The reaction to the news of the sale has been mixed, which is pretty much par for the course when it comes to Billy Fuccillo. ul.searchbrowse {font-family:'Myriad W01 Regular', sans-serif; color: #676767; margin:0; text-transform: capitalize;} She spent part of last week meeting with Fuccillo and shooting commercials at Fuccillo Kia at 202 Tamiami Trail in Port Charlotte. He bought his first wholesale car business in 1981 and his first new store in Adams, just south of Watertown, in 1989. "He says, Listen, if you are half as good as these guys say you are, I will give you a store in a year in Tampa. Ten months later he gave me a store in Tampa. Articles, reviews, advice, and legitimate research to go along with some back-handed comments. CNY Central reported the Syracuse Auto Dealers Association announced. All rights reserved. Several Boats Sink During Trump Boat Parade on Lake Travis What Happened? Be Truthful. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Copyright 2023 Fort Myers Broadcasting. The other four dealerships that were going to be part of the deal are in West Virginia. Fuccillo and Renfro now tape about 35 TV commercials a month. There was a sharp mind behind the boisterous personality, though, Perrella said, explaining that his over-the-top ads proved effective. The projected sale this month of what used to be the late Billy Fuccillos Kia dealerships in Cape Coral and Port Charlotte have fallen through. CONSIDER SUBSCRIBING TODAY: Help support our local journalism. When I as looking for houses in Jacksonville, I mentioned to my realtor that people here didn't seem to understand the simple formu For over a year, I've been seeing these clickbait stories that show a photo of Julia Stiles along with a title that she was Jacksonville has a crime problem. Indeed, he was known for a heart that was, you guessed it, huge. Tax Deductible. The most successful ones are with a customer or have a phone in their ear all day long.". Famed FL and NY car dealer Billy Fuccillo, known for "huge" tagline, dead at 65, "Billy would sit down with the customers, find out where they are from, what their wife's name was," he said. Use the 'Report' link on The Matthews Auto Group says that "roughly three hundred" Fuccillo employees will join the company's ranks at their current salaries and that others may be hired as needed. If you're from out of town or live near me, the 295 is an important road. They can't be missed. 18, 2021 at 7:05 AM PDT WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Billy Fuccillo, whose trademark "It's gonna be huuuuge" slogan made him a star in. They could be willing to pay more to get a return on their investment.. As of Tuesday night, no information had been released on calling hours or funeral services for Park. Q: What happened to Caroline in the Kia commercials? In September 2020, the Fort Myers News-Press reported that two of Billys Florida dealerships would be sold in a $36 million deal. His Fuccillo Automotive Group, based in Syracuse, is the largest privately owned dealership in the state, and has locations across upstate New York and in Florida. The community suffers through the terrible loss of Evelyn Geer, a four-year-old girl who went missing and was found dead in a canal. With 705 gang members. So it's time to pack!!" For about two years, Fuccillo Nissan had these wild commercials on TV, stating that the savings were HUGE. Fuccillo and Renfro now tape about 35 TV commercials a month. Its not fun for either side, because a lot of expenses have gone into it., For more news on the Southwest Florida business communitys recovery from Hurricane Ian visitgulfshorebusiness.com. He made peoples' lives better. or anything. Since the Fuccillo Kia car dealership opened in December 2010, Kia-branded vehicles have rocketed into the top 10 of new car sales in Lee County. While the Kia car dealership will remain at 404 NE Pine Island. Still, theres no denying that his methods are at least somewhat effective hence the aforementioned empire of dealerships. "Shes got a lot of new tattoos. When Renfro left as Fuccillo's TV commercial sidekick, she never commented about the reasons for leaving, and neither did Fuccillo. Caroline Renfro is not just another pretty face. More: In the Know: Fuccillo Kia sells land parcel; Cape Coral Sutherlin Nissan takes shape. Lots of giveaways, like cruises, too. Fuccillo has been facing health issues that are not being discussed by his family or company. "He was a big guy. So, just imagine the response Fuccillo gets when he is out and about in Southwest Florida. She has been replaced in the new commercials. Fuccillo Kia in Cape Coral, for about a five-year stretch, was considered the No. Fuccillo Hyundai and. North Americas #1 Walk-In Tub. Instead, Billys commercial sidekick Caroline Renfro has been doing the ads, being joined by Thaddeus Bullard (whom you may also recognize as WWEs Titus ONeil) in the summer of 2020. His trademark saying is "it's huge!", which is often drawn out in his advertisements.He studied marketing at Syracuse University and graduated in 1978. Hazy. #searchlist h2 a {color:#222; text-decoration:none; } He also sold his $2.5 million home in Cape Coral, Fla., last fall according to Florida news reports. I think Sutherlin will be more of a competition to me, because he sells kind of the same kind of vehicles, and hes a good dealer. This comes after Billy Fuccillo, the auto dealership owner whose television commercials and "huge" catchphrase made him a household name, died after a long illness in June 2021. A philanthropist and regular sponsor of sporting events especially golf throughout the region, Fuccillo was best known for appearing in TV and radio ads in which his outsized frame and booming voice went over the top to pitch deals. Floridas hot. It was as if a new car dealership wanted to give the impression that it was, in fact, a seedy used car lot, and that amused me. The Fort Meyers Free Press reported Friday that Mr. Fuccillo, owner of Fuccillo Automotive Group, sold his three-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath, 4,400-square-foot, waterfront home in southwest Cape Coral for $2.5 million in October. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, Apparently, Billy and his crew typically film about a months worth of segments in one day, ad-libbing them one after another. How many can truly say they lived up to their sales pitch? Billy couldnt have chosen anyone better. It was like heaven again. Its something that plenty of people have done throughout the years, but it didnt take long for Billy to show the world that he was truly one-of-a-kind in the car dealership business. Scalione said Fuccillo had been ill before he died. You and Billy were like Peanut butter and Jelly. People are starting to wonder: What happened to Billy Fuccillo? That shows how ubiquitous these spots have become in Southwest Florida with dealership owner Billy Fuccillo and his in-your-face trademark: "It's HUGE!". Copyright 2023 Distractify. Billy Fuccillo, the bombastic and "Huge!" pitchman for the Cape Coral Fuccillo Kia car dealership he has owned since 2011, has been absent from the airwaves all year. Although there is tremendous uncertainty out there due to the pandemic, I have the utmost confidence in our team and our operation to make this a smooth transition for our new customers and new employees. Fuccillo says Ford dealer Sam Galloway may not be far behind. Watch: Antonio Brown reacts to being asked to exit Albany hotel, New Yorks Medicaid purge begins this month, Mexican Radio in Schenectady closes after 9 years, Thousands lose power after BBQ restaurant fire, Chairman of the State Liquor Authority is fired, Driver pleads not guilty in alleged ride with woman on car hood, Schodack Landing man who died in blaze was 'hero,' neighbor says, Police: Arrest follows Albany ride with woman on hood. We'd love to hear eyewitness It was always about them.". Fuccillo Kia in Cape Coral has been the best-selling Kia dealership in the nation, according to the company. And have miniature offices and business cards. It's more than about his net worth, which is estimated at $100 million. Or want to. (Courtesy Fuccillo Auto Group). The pair already has taped spots for August. I'm not enrolled and I usually don't vote," he said. Archive: Billy Fuccillo fell into auto sales after college and has never looked back. Auto dealer with a yuuuuuge persona: Billy Fuccillo dies at 65, Here are your picks for the Best of the Capital Region 2023. Park's wife, Jenny Lou Park, announced in a Facebook post he. SYRACUSE The Syracuse-based Fuccillo auto dealership chain, known for their colorful ads and volume of sales, has sold two Kia dealerships in Port Charlotte and Cape Coral, Fla., to a publicly . Before becoming famous for HUGE car dealership commercials in Central New York, Park played lead guitar in a band called Talewind in the early 1980s, according to a 2002 article written by the APs Michael Hill in The Oklahoman. Most cities do. Fuccillo hired her after seeing her doing commercials for a Kia dealership in the Carolinas. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 4/4/2023), Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/26/2023). Winds light and variable.. Clear early followed by cloudy skies overnight. If you have an existing six-day print subscription to the Watertown Daily Times, please make sure your email address on file matches your NNY360 account email. You know you're old at the end of that dance. Anyhow, I kind of liked Fuccillo because it owned that brashness that I knew existed at car dealerships. ? He's also a man of his word," Visconte said. Free Towing. A lot of it is based on the franchise and the location. Online, people have continued speculating about Billys continued absence, although there has been no official announcement from Billy or any of his dealerships. "Caroline was on vacation for two weeks. Although Caroline may be noticeable, she is merely second banana to Fuccillo's King Kong persona. The announcement came in a press release Wednesday morning from the group. Billy Fuccillo. Have a local question? Marketing-wise, he hit it out of the park," she said. Leaving Passengers On Board Plane With Possible 'Device' Makes Sense? Selling cars is becoming more competitive along Pine Island Road. Troopers say a pickup truck towing a trailer was traveling south on US-41 near Zemel Road just before 8 a.m. when they lost control. Powered by, AAA Drive, Allstate Drivewise, Progressive Snapshot, And So On. LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter, FREE HIGH speed internet for those that qualify. If you have a previous owner, then you have problems. She came back to the states. #searchlist {width:100%; border-bottom: 2px #e5e5e5 solid; margin: 3% 0 5% 0;} Thank you for using NNY360! "Can you imagine that? And finally about a month ago, she said she was coming back to the states. ", "All kidding aside, we had great conversation over the last year and a half. It's not really a reference about Fuccillo's physical stature, which undoubtedly is big and tall. Fuccillo and Caroline, his promotional sidekick, truly are huge here because they are everywhere ? ul.searchbrowse li {margin:0 0 5%; font-size:0.75em; /* 12/16 */ } Our inspector ran the dishwasher. We spent our first day in the Nocatee area of St. Johns / Duval in order to check out the farmers market. Preston Rudie was working for then-Congressman David Jolly in 2015, trying to help an injured University of South Florida student get home from Cuba. Going into the pandemic, and coming out of the pandemic, these dealers are making really good money. Sadly missed. Ahmed declined to comment as to why hes no longer buying it. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Back in 1989, Billy Fuccillo opened his first-ever car dealership. Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. A number of people called the dealership asking if I was OK. He went on to clarify that he actually spends most of his time in Syracuse, N.Y., where most of his dealerships are located. Fuccillo had downsized recently, although his son Billy Jr. has opened up car stores of his own. 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. However, broker Charles []. Fuccillo said he had been approached about running for office, including for governor, but be hated politics. George Sutherlin has been around a long time, and this is not his first rodeo. Billy Fuccillo is an American car salesman who runs car dealerships based in New York and in Florida. In the Know: What happened to Caroline in Fuccillo's Kia commercials? Fucillo died in June of 2021 at his home in Sarasota, Florida, his attorney, Robert Scalione told syracuse.com | The Post-Standard last year. 58, apparently. In my hometown, just before Game 6 of the NBA Finals, a 'Go Suns" billboard appeared. CLICK HERE to find out more. Parks years of successful marketing campaigns with car dealerships around the country, caught the attention of Fuccillo and the two began working together in the early 1990s. No matter where I go," Fuccillo said. After Fuccillo died in June 2021, his company sold his dealerships in Cape Coral and Port Charlotte for a combined $36 million to LMP Automotive Holdings. The guys he was working with sold mega-cars. The turnaround time from marketing the sale of a car dealership to closing the deal typically takes months, she said, meaning the Cape Coral and Port Charlotte dealerships could be in limbo for a while. James McClendon | jmcclendon@syracuse.com, a 2002 article written by the APs Michael Hill in The Oklahoman. Five Fuccillo auto dealerships have been sold to Matthews Auto Group, a Vestal-based company. "I never stop," he told Grondahl. I just did all my commercials for October," Fuccillo said via telephone Thursday from Syracuse, N.Y., where his huge auto empire is based. But this hasnt deterred anyone from moving here.. All four people in front of me turned around," Fuccillo said. "Billy always did things that other people wouldn't dare to do," Scalione said. I contacted her, and I said, Lets get together and maybe well do a shoot. It was a mutual thing. So, Caroline will be back on the air this week, Fuccillo said. A missing swimmer has been reported near North Shore Park. You have permission to edit this article. Some are drafts or unpublished, but the idea is that it's roughly 100. No further information on his passing was immediately available. Car dealership owner Billy Fuccillo was known across southwest Florida and upstate New York for his advertisements, but that familiar call to come buy a new car was silenced Thursday when he died in Sarasota, at the age of 65. LMP Automotive and the two dealership general managers could not be reached for comment. Be Nice. I know history is important to Floridians, but this one seems to be a bit of a reach. She came in. "People could laugh at him but, you know what? The announcement came in a press release Wednesday morning from the group. The acquisitionmakes Matthews one of the largest Kia dealerships in the state, according to the release. Are you feeling all right? Billy told the Naples Daily News. Not something you see every day. The attorney for the former city manager of Cape Coral, Rob Hernandez, is speaking out on behalf of his client after Hernandez was fired last week. She had spent some time in Spain, Fuccillo said, but did not elaborate as to what she had been doing there. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism The Florida newspaper identified the buyer as Kevin Ruane, a self-made millionaire, an 11-year mayor of Sanibel Island and a newly elected Lee County commissioner, who plans to use the property as an investment and possible future home. Find more details about upcoming events here. We drank a lot of vodka, got loosened up a little bit. Our Spectrum News app is the most convenient way to get the stories that matter to you. His voice is probably even more recognizable than his face. If A Car Dealership In Jax Treats You Like Family Jax Traffic Dames Point Bridge to 9B on The 295, Ollie's And The $50 Floor Repair: DIY Vinyl Flooring, She Used to be a Star; Now She Works in Jacksonville--Nope, Support the Arts in Jacksonville: Go See a Play, Florida's National Guard: Since 1565 - We Went There. "My mom tells me she mutes me when my commercials come on," Fuccillo told the Times Union's Paul Grondahl in a 2008 interview. Going through the application and getting the approval. Billy has also apparently stopped filming commercials for the dealership. His net worth has been calculated by CelebrityNetWorth as $100 million. The problem might be that people want to pretend like they are buying their cars from honest businessmen in suits who run professional commercials on TV. Share with Us. The owner of Fuccillo Automotive Group, which includes more than 20 car dealerships, said he doesn't mind being called "Huge." Geo resource failed to load. Blog All About Contact Us Main Menu What Happened To Billy From Fuccillo Kia Kia/ By The GearShifters Team Billy Fuccillo's booming voice can be heard on the radio, on television, or on the lot if you live in Southwest Florida or close to one of his other dealerships. ALBANY Billy Fuccillo, an auto dealer famous throughout the Capital Region and elsewhere for TV ads that boasted of "huge" savings a word drawn out into several syllables by the businessman as "yuuuuuuge-jahhh" died Thursday at age 65, according to his longtime attorney, Robert Scalione. "She looks great," Fuccillo said. What happened to him? Of the five dealerships sold, three are from the Syracuse area, including Fuccillo Kia, Fuccillo Nissan of Clay, and Fuccillo Hyundai. Carolyn and Titus are slamming deals at Kia of Port Charlotte plus $1000 down payment match on the 2020 Optima and Sorento! Billy Fuccillo, who began his successful chain of car dealerships in Adams, has sold a home in Cape Coral, Fla., and one of his dealerships in Fort Meyers, Fla., according to a published report. Fuccillo Kia is known for its commercials. Is The Arlington of Naples retirement community breaking ground soon? Ali Ahmed, owner of Miami Lakes Automall and Cape Coral Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, confirmed via email his company is no longer under contract to buy the dealerships. All rights reserved (About Us). Caroline Renfro, who pitched cars for Fuccillo Kia on TV commercials, radio spots and mailed fliers for eight years until stepping away from that role in November 2017, has returned to Fuccillo Kia in 2019. Victoria E. Freile Brian Sharp Rochester Democrat and Chronicle 0:04 0:41 Funeral services for auto dealership owner Billy Fuccillo will be held this week in Syracuse. He said his greatest day as a car salesman was selling 514 cars in a single day in Adams in 1996, when stunt motorcyclist Robbie Knievel son of Evel jumped "a bunch of cars.". By Kailyn Rhone Former Times Staffer Published June 18, 2021 |. More: In the Know: What happened to Caroline in Fuccillo's Kia commercials? His wife sang in the band. Renfro will focus on promoting Fuccillo's Kia stores in Florida. As of tomorrow, shes officially going to be on the airwaves. Back in 2014, he spent several months working in New York, causing some Floridians to wonder what had happened to him. Caroline Renfro, who pitched cars for Fuccillo Kia on TV commercials, radio spots and mailed fliers for eight years until stepping away from that role in November 2017, has returned to the fold. "Business gets slow in December and January, so that's when I play. My man, Tom Park, married to for 48 years, rock and rolled for our best youngest years, had two sons who brought him the most joy in life, a proud Papa to his 5 granddaughters, car commercial G.O.A.T., hottest guitarist, puppy to his kitty, lover of fishing and golf, passed away today from cancer at 6:21 p.m. surrounded by family, she wrote on Facebook. Time to Offend Pit Bull Owners: Get Rid of Your Dogs, After One Year, We Realize AquaLift Doesn't Work, Sawgrass Village Shopping Center Road Rage. Park later began his own production company, Tom Park Media, in 1985 with one client, a Dodge dealership in Oklahoma City, according to the article. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Shawn Visconte recalls Billy Fuccillo's huge presence in so many lives. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Were based out of Tampa. That one dealership quickly became something of an empire and it wasnt a small empire. ", More: HUGE NEWS: Billy Fuccillo names McKinzie Roth new TV commercial sidekick. Barbara Dolleschal said she cracked the digital marketing code for Zotter Chocolates, the Austrian-based business for which she serves as stateside general manager. "I just left there. Don't hesitate! Five Fuccillo auto dealerships have been sold to Matthews Auto Group, a Vestal-based company. Every like or share or re-post or follow. That company announced this summer it would be liquidating between $115 million and $126 million to its shareholders. But it does happen. Fuccillo, which is now owned by Billy Fuccillo's son, sold four local dealerships to Darwish recently. He also had a mastery of running and juggling multiple dealerships, which is a feat in itself given the complexity of running even one modern shop. Enjoy, ELIMINATE GUTTER cleaning forever! At one point, when I had out-of-town guests at my house and a Fuccillo commercial came on, the guest asked when hookers started selling cars. Be Proactive. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading. KNOW MORE NOW: Is The Arlington of Naples retirement community breaking ground soon? We will not get rich from this money, but every penny helps out. Fuccillo flew into Southwest Florida early last week to record scores of broadcast spots that will begin airing this week for his Kia dealership in Cape Coral. The price of a dealership always depends on the location and the number of vehicles on hand that would be included in the transaction. I figure 'huuuuuge!' What Happened to The Weeknd's Face? ALBANY Billy Fuccillo, an auto dealer famous throughout the Capital Region and elsewhere for TV ads that boasted of "huge" savings a word drawn out into several syllables by the businessman. Six-day (Tuesday through Sunday) print subscribers of the Watertown Daily Times are eligible for full access to NNY360, the NNY360 mobile app, and the Watertown Daily Times e-edition, all at no additional cost. (WHAM) - As of Tuesday, the two Fuccillo dealerships in the Rochester area have been acquired in a business deal between the Matthews Auto Group in Vestal and Fuccillo. Over $50,000,000 in, REPLACE YOUR roof with the best looking and longest lasting, GENERAC STANDBY Generators provide backup power during utility power outages, CONNECT TO the best wireless home internet with EarthLink. racist or sexually-oriented language. The pair already has taped spots for August. Its not fun when it does. Jun 18, 2021 Billy Fuccillo, a car dealer who rode the catchphrase "Huuuuugggge" to local fame in television commercials for many years in upstate New York and Florida, has died, according to a. It. At its height, the Fuccillo name was affiliated with more than two dozen dealerships across the Capital Region, Central New York and Florida. Both of his Southwest Florida dealerships will be having "Welcome back, Caroline" parties: On Saturday, June 22 in Cape Coral and then Sunday, June 23 in Port Charlotte. He Startled Fans at the VMAs. accounts, the history behind an article. ADAMS William B. Besides the eye candy, I always enjoyed the ads because it seemed like they just had one of the porters or salesmen standing there with a smartphone capturing people saying previously unrehearsed statements about a few cars on the lot, usually in windy conditions. All Rights Reserved. After Fuccillo died in June 2021, his company sold his dealerships in Cape Coral and Port Charlotte for a combined $36 million to LMP Automotive Holdings. Despite his hard work, Fuccillo also knew how to enjoy himself. A house fire is now out after sending smoke pouring into the sky for hours in Alva Sunday morning. The other three. Well definitely be staying tuned to find out more. Part of that is just the normal process. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without prior written consent. He knows how to market. Low 44F. Whats going on? What happened to her? The Florida Everblades, eastern conference champs two years in a row, start the Kelly Cup finals today in Idaho, taking on the Steelheads. Fuccillo loved getting the celebrity treatment: "I was having dinner in Saratoga last night and people kept coming up to my table, asking for autographs, shouting 'huuuuuge!' Additionally, the group says the Fuccillo purchases are bringing the first of its Hyundai dealerships to the table. Today, the Fuccillo Automotive Group owns more than 25 dealerships throughout Florida and New York. ', More: Billy Fuccillo, Kia Soul transform driving in Southwest Florida. The Fort Meyers Free Press reported Friday that Mr. Fuccillo, owner of Fuccillo Automotive Group, sold his three-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath, 4,400-square-foot, waterfront home in southwest Cape Coral for $2.5 million in October. Buying something online as a result of clicking on a link can make us a few dollars. "It literally was almost never about a car deal. "He gave me my first general manager job.". What it comes down to is, whats a seller willing to sell it for, and whats a buyer willing to pay? she said. I don't want to offend anyone, but you've got to get their attention and get them in your store," he said. "A car dealership is a very complicated business; it's four or five businesses in one," Perrella said, explaining that car stores are repair and body shops as well as retail facilities. Here's one of ours: the dishwasher disconnect. That company announced this summer. These pitches have helped sell 7,500 to 8,000 cars a year at the Cape Coral dealership, making it the No. David Dorsey Fort Myers News-Press 0:00 1:21 The "huge" era of Billy Fuccillo selling cars in Cape Coral appears to be ending. Did a lot of shoots. So I think youll see Ford. Photo by Kharli Rose. The only job I could get was selling cars. "In the Know" is published Mondays and Wednesdays in the Naples Daily News. It is with great sadness that we advise you of the passing of former member and friend, Billy Fuccillo, wrote the Syracuse Auto Dealers Association in a note to members. When you see her with a biker look, its going to shock you.". the flier said, alluding to a June cruise promotion. Mr. Fuccillo opened his first dealership on Route 11 in Adams in 1989. SAFE STEP. A decade after Southwest Florida first felt his outsized presence, legendary car dealer Billy Fuccillo has died at 65. Hes appeared in countless commercials on television and radio, never neglecting to use his Its HUGE! catchphrase. $2.99 Another time at an auto dealer's convention in New Orleans, he also offered the use of his jet if someone needed it. Promotional Rates were found for your code. Tom Park you were a class act and one of a kind! The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. LMP Automotive also bought the Fuccillo Kia dealership in Port . Fuccillo also was active in charities, donating to causes ranging from local food pantries to police memorials. The reason why we have ads on this site is because that's one way writers make money online. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Matthews Auto Group currently owns five dealerships in the Southern Tier, as well as several in northern Pennsylvania. That man was one of the smartest men I have known because everybody knew his name. During the Law and Order Ball Saturday night, deputy Michelle Wilson of the Lee County Sheriffs Office won officer of the year. Caroline Renfro, who pitched cars for Fuccillo Kia on TV commercials, radio spots and mailed fliers for eight years until stepping away from that role in November 2017, has returned to the fold.. These pitches have helped sell 7,500 to 8,000 cars a year at the Cape Coral dealership, making it the No. Then vote no on solar amendment, EAA sets monthly events at Naples Airport. He owns land right next door. Download it here. Connect with this reporter: David Dorsey (Facebook), @DavidADorsey (Twitter). In Florida, part of the beauty of this state is we all run the risk of dealing with Mother Nature. William Bruce "Billy" Fuccillo Sr. (January 9, 1956 - June 17, 2021) was an American car dealer who ran a network of car dealerships called the Fuccillo Automotive Group. We handle our car segment, with the affordability of our leases. CLICK HERE to find out more. The Syracuse Auto Dealers Association confirmed Fuccillos death on Friday morning. Copyright New Jax Witty. Our condolences to one of the Greats that ever did it with the Fuccillo Auto Group! he wrote. And you have to account for normal.. That's because she h Sure, you can watch the family-friendly stuff at the Alhambra Theater or venture into downtown for a highbrow experience. SARASOTA, Fla. - There was never a doubt about the deal you'd get. It was great. It was HUUUUUUUUUUUGE. it would be liquidating between $115 million and $126 million to its shareholders. By providing your email address, you consent to receive emails and special offers from NNY360.com, Get Breaking News Alerts deliverd FREE to your inbox. Check the latest closings and delays for schools, businesses, and churches. "It's going to be huuuuuuuuge." Car dealership owner Billy Fuccillo was known across southwest Florida and upstate New . Distractify is a registered trademark. In January Fuccillo sold three dealerships in the Syracuse area and two in the Rochester area to Matthews Auto Group which is based near Binghamton. There was an error processing your request. He has become not only a car salesman but, honestly, kind of an icon. "We jumped this unique opportunity when it was presented to us. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. So, I knew it was working, Fuccillo told the APs Hill in 2002. Low 44F. Find a complete archive of "In the Know" columns at naplesnews.com/intheknow. She had no insider knowledge of the Cape Coral Kia deal, but she said its not typical for contracts to fall through at the last minute like this. Park died Sunday, June 19, 2022. Billy Fuccillo himself told you so in ads that became ubiquitous across areas where he had two dozen dealerships, including southwest Florida and upstate New York. Given the bombastic nature of his many, many commercials, some people have found Billy to be just a little bit too much for them to handle. The over-size, folded-up fliers from Fuccillo Kia began arriving in Southwest Florida mailboxes Thursday. HUGE NEWS: Billy Fuccillo names McKinzie Roth new TV commercial sidekick, In the Know: Fuccillo Kia sells land parcel; Cape Coral Sutherlin Nissan takes shape, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. ul.searchbrowse li a {color:#676767; text-decoration:none; } Wind power brings business to Hudson, but can river handle it. May 20, 2022 08:47 AM Melissa Burden Wally Darwish in April 2022 bought 10 franchised dealerships from Fuccillo Automotive Group, including this Ford dealership in East Greenbush, N.Y. ", "I think before its all over, I think youll see the Galloways here. FORT MYERS, Fla. Billy Fuccillo, a huge car dealer and philanthropist, has died in his Florida home after months of his health declining, reported ABC affiliate WHAM. What Happened to Andrew Lewis, Jenelle Evans' Ex-Boyfriend? 1 Kia dealer in the nation since opening in December 2010, Fuccillo said. He was 69. Clear early followed by cloudy skies overnight. A lot of it is just normal stuff. person will not be tolerated. A Long Island kid whose parents were both beauticians, Fuccillo played football at Syracuse University. Dolleschal, who moved to Cape Coral with her husband Andreas Andy Dolleschal about a decade ago, had been receiving shipments of chocolate from Austria for about seven years at a 1,400-square-foot warehouse [], Stillwater Grille, a popular dining destination off McGregor Boulevard in south Fort Myers, will close May 13 after more than a decade. Billy Fuccillo, Kia Soul transform driving in Southwest Florida. We also have some gangs in town. Hazy. 2023, Charter Communications, all rights reserved. We tallied the votes from this years Best of the Capital Region contest in 100 categories. LMP Automotive Holdings Inc. has agreed to buy Fuccillo's dealerships in Cape. Matthews Auto Group is a family-owned operation founded in 1973. #searchlist h2 a:hover {color:#222; border-bottom: 1px dotted #222;} #searchlist h2 {font-family:'Myriad W01 SmBd', sans-serif; color: #616161; font-size: 0.81255em; /* 13/16 */ line-height: 1.1em; text-transform: uppercase;} LEGENDS! I'm a 12 handicap.". We did a shoot last week. Our National Guard unit (at least on the license pl New Jax Witty has made it to 100 posts, give or take. That, of course, is why Caroline was missed this month when she didn't appear in commercials, replaced by another blonde named Abby. "He has more of a truck line. I must have had a million people come up to me and say, Billy, are you OK? "For that, I owe him quite a bit.," Visconte said. "When he made the offer, he didn't want publicity for it.". "She really misses me," Fuccillo said of Renfro. Thank you, babe, for the laughs, music, love and the wildest trip of a marriage ever!. The market has been very strong for automotive, Bernhard said. Your presence on this site right now might make a penny for our family. If you live in Southwest Florida or near one of Billy Fuccillo's other dealerships, you've heard his booming voice - on radio, on TV, or on the lot. Learn More. "Fuccillo is an impressive operation with a great team who has sold tens of thousands of vehicles," said Matthews Auto Group President Rob Matthews in the release. May 24, 2022 Nearly a year after the death of car dealer Billy Fuccillo, his son has completed a deal to sell a dozen locations across New York including four in the Albany region. The company said on its website that it has helped auto dealers sell over 3 million vehicles to date. 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Sorry, no promotional deals were found matching that code. Like something a small town car dealership might have thrown together back in the 1970s. Car salesman Billy Fuccillo is kind of an icon in New York and Florida, but he hasnt been in a new commercial for months. "I just walk into the Blue Martini and they start the ?Huge' chant.". He had been living in nearby Sarasota, Fla. at the time of his death, reports said. "That new Dodge store down there, he does a pretty good job, but he doesnt really compete much with us with our vehicles," Fuccillo said of Jay Ganzi's dealership at 2200 NE Pine Island Road. 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In addition to Roger Dean Chevrolet, Cape Coral Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep Ram opened in October, and Sutherlin Nissan is expected to be finished later this year. The margins and the profits, even with reduced inventory, have been strong. Government program. Syracuse, N.Y. -- Auto dealer Billy Fuccillo has sold his three dealerships in the Syracuse area and two in the Rochester area to Vestal-based Matthews Auto Group. Those were the guys who taught me that I could never really be a salesman. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Think of us as Jacksonville's mother-in-law. Whether you like it or not, it's more about Fuccillo becoming a part of everyday life in Southwest Florida. Your current subscription does not provide access to this content. Jeff and Julie Meyer bought the business rights to Stillwater Grille, 13451 McGregor Blvd., about 10 years ago, and agreed to sell the rights to their potential successor in February. That company announced this summer it. I get that wherever I go. He continues to operate dealerships in Adams and the town of Watertown as part of Fuccillo Automotive Groups 27 locations throughout New York and Florida. You can sign up or manage your print subscription using the options below. There have been rumors that Billy is in poor health, but they have not been confirmed at this time. We thought it was coming here, and we evacuated. We're really excited to be in Syracuse and Rochester and look forward to a great future.". Auto dealer Billy Fuccillo stands in front of his corporate jet at the Albany International Airport in Colonie, New York September 16, 2008. Success! Fuccillo did a national search for Renfro's replacement in November 2017 and hired McKinzie Roth, a model and TV news broadcaster in Portland, Oregon, choosing her from 18 other finalists. 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