Marc James Augustine

1976 - 2014

Marc James Augustine died suddenly Oct. 26, 2014 at his home in Durham, North Carolina. He was born in Middletown, CT on July 31, 1976, son of Gerald E. Augustine of Middletown and Lorraine M. (Bayliss) Augustine of Middletown. Marc attended St. Mary School and was a 1994 graduate of Xavier High School. He became an Eagle Scout with Troop 41 of Middletown. Marc studied architecture at Wesleyan University as well as art and design at Dartmouth College. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Connecticut. He was an award-winning artist in creative design concepts. He created unique environments for Urban Outfitters, an international retail company. He had won numerous best of show awards throughout the northeast for his unique sign making, structural displays, sculpture and graphics. Marc also carried on his grandfather's business, No Leak Roofing Co. established in 1941 in Middletown. Marc was as avid street rod enthusiast and helped his dad establish VETERANS GARAGE, a hobby Endeavor. He was also involved with the Connecticut Street Rod Association of Wallingford. He was recently featured in the GASSER episode of Cruisin' New England on New England Sports Network with his father. He was the Southern New England Rep for GASSER MAGAZINE, an international publication. Marc leaves behind his wife Cynthia (Bland) Augustine of Durham, NC, brothers Mikael James Augustine and Gerald Darin Augustine of Middletown, two aunts and several cousins. The Funeral Liturgy will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary of Czestochowa Church, Middletown. Burial will be held at Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St., Middletown. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary's School Fund, 79 South Main Street, Middletown, CT 06457. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.