John P Augustino

John P. Augustino of Myrtle Beach, SC and formerly of Mt. Holly, NJ went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 6, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. John will live on in all of our hearts.
He was born and raised in Mt. Holly, NJ to John F. and Eva R. (Bodine) Augustino on May 9, 1954. He was a proud alumnus of Rancocas Valley Regional High School, the class of 1972. Upon graduation from high school, he attended Tampa University, Burlington County College and graduated from Farleigh Dickenson University.
John had 42 years in Civil Engineering with four local engineering firms. He gave 29 dedicated years as Fire Marshal to Edgewater Park and Westampton Townships. He gave 50 years of service as member of the Mount Holly Fire Department, where he served as chief in 1986-1987. He was past president of the Burlington County Chiefs Association, past president of the Burlington County Fire Marshal's Association, and former emergency management coordinator for Mount Holly Township from 1990-1994. He was also a member of the America Emergency Squad in Mount Holly. He was a member of the Rancocas Valley Regional High School Athletic Hall of Fame and the class of 1972 Alumni Committee. John was affectionally referred to as "Mr. Mt. Holly" as he knew just about all and was so connected to his community.
John is survived by his loving wife Leslie Ann (Yoos) of 29 years. He was a devoted father to Matthew Augustino, Christopher (Christina) Yoos, and Michael Rearden. He was the much-adored Pop Pop to Shipley and Ritten Yoos, and grandfather to Jacek, Julia and Macie Rearden. He is survived by his sister Constance Horn and brother-in-law Robert, his brother Tony Augustino and, sister-in-law Karen. John is also survived by his beloved adopted Yoos and Carroll family members along with many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. John also remained good friends with Michelle Augustino.
Friends and loved ones are invited to visit with the family from 9-11a.m. on Saturday, April 20th with the service immediately following at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 910 Marne Highway, Hainesport, NJ. Interment will be immediately following in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of John would be most appreciated if made to one of the following organizations: Deborah Hospital Foundation, 212 Trenton Road, Browns Mills, NJ 08515, www.Deborahfoundation.org or to the Saint Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church New Blessings Fund, 910 Marne Highway, Hainesport, NJ 08036 or to Samaritan Hospice, Samaritan Gift Processing Center, PO Box 71425, Philadelphia, PA 19176-1425, www.samaritannj.org/giving/donate-now.