August C. "Augie" Pasquale Jr. Obituary (1925 - 2012)

PASQUALE, August C. "Augie" Of Horseheads, NY passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at the age of 86 at Bethany Manor. Augie was born June 5, 1925 in Hornell, NY son of the late August C. and Amelia E. "DelVecchio" Pasquale. He graduated from Wellsville High School, attended the Citadel, Alfred University and received his Masters at SUNY Buffalo. He served his country with the US Army during WWII as a Cpl. radio operator and earned many medals. Augie was a teacher in Horseheads for many years and taught Science and Driver Ed. He was a communicant of St. Mary Our Mother Church, member of the Lions Club, VFW and American Legion. Augie is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Patricia Hunt Pasquale; children, Augie (Lori) Pasquale of Maryland, Kimberly (Glenn) Ortenzio of North Carolina, Christine (Jake) Miller of Elmira, NY, Gina Haseker of North Carolina, and Lisa (Chris) Frey of North Carolina; grandchildren, Jacob III, Ian, Augie IV, Meagan, Nicholas, Kristin, Nathan and Madison; great grandchildren, Natalie and Jacob IV; brother, James (Beverly) Pasquale of Arizona; nieces and nephews, Frank (Kitty) Pasquale, Gary (Jill) Pasquale, Patricia (Glenn) Cline and several cousins. Augie is pre-deceased by his brothers, Leonard, Michael, George, and Frank Pasquale; sister, Veronica King; and nephew Michael Pasquale. The family will welcome relatives and friends to Sullivan's Funeral Home, 365 E. Franklin St. at Rt. 13, Horseheads, NY on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 from 2-4PM and 7-9PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at St. Mary Our Mother Church, 816 W. Broad St., Horseheads at 10AM with Rev. Christopher Linsler and Deacon Frank Pasquale as celebrants. Mr. Pasquale will be laid to rest in St. Mary Our Mother Cemetery immediately following with Military Honors. Augie was a dedicated educator, driving and swimming instructor, community member, animal welfare supporter, husband and father. He touched many lives as an instructor and he hoped that he helped save lives with his teachings. The family respectfully requests that memorials be made in Augie's name to Chemung County Humane Society and SPCA, State Route 352, Elmira, NY 14903.