Augustine Anthony Musisca
Augustine Anthony Musisca
Obituary
Guest Book
Upcoming Events
Oct
17
Oct
18
Service
10:30 a.m.
St, Francis Parish, St. Anthony
Anthony Avenue Southwest, Canton, OH 44709
Send FlowersServices provided by
Paquelet and Paquelet & Arnold-Lynch Funeral HomesOnly 4 days left for delivery to next service.
Augustine Musisca Obituary
Augustine "Gus" Anthony Musisca, 92, of Canton, passed away on October 7, 2025 at home.
He was born on August 3, 1933 to the late Augustino and Josephina (Moaura) Musisca in Canton, OH.
A graduate of Timken High School, he was veteran of The United States Army. Gus started working at E.W. Bliss, Babcock & Wilcox, and then finally retiring from Ford. He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, St. Anthony. Gus was dedicated to his family, especially hosting doughnuts after mass on Sundays, and family fishing trips to Nags Head. He was an avid McKinley sports fan, and loved all televised sports.
Gus is survived by his loving son, Augustine "Gus" Musisca; eleven grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Pagan (Musisca) McQuaid; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Ann (Dasco) Musisca; sons, Michael V. Musisca, and Rodney Musisca; and siblings, Pat, Tony, Nancy, Dominick, John, and George.
Visitation will be held Friday, October 17, 2025, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Paquelet & Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home, Massillon, Ohio.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, October 18, 2025, 10:30 am at the St. Francis of Assisi Parish, St. Anthony. Burial will follow in the Calvary Cemetery .
Memorials are suggested to the Akron Children's Hospital or St. Jude’s Research Hospital..
To share a memory of Augustine or leave a special message for his family, visit the guest book below.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
People and places connected with Augustine
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Augustine Musisca
Tell your own story about Augustine
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.
How you can show support
Make a Donation
in Augustine Musisca's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
How to support Augustine's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Augustine Musisca's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
Upcoming Events
Oct
17
Oct
18
Service
10:30 a.m.
St, Francis Parish, St. Anthony
Anthony Avenue Southwest, Canton, OH 44709
Send FlowersServices provided by
Paquelet and Paquelet & Arnold-Lynch Funeral HomesOnly 4 days left for delivery to next service.