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August J. Pittius, of Bethel, PA, passed away Monday, March 30, 2015, at the age of 87.
He was a former resident of Cheesequake, NJ, and former owner of Park-Wood Kennels, Cheesequake.
For many years he was a building contractor in New Jersey under the name A. Pittius Contractor. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II.
He was an avid fan of the NY Yankees baseball team and the NY Giants football team, having gone to two Super Bowls, which the Giants won.
Augie was an all-around sportsman and enjoyed hunting for rabbits with his beagles and deer hunting with Brookside Gun Club and his sons. His great passion was his team of coondog field trial dogs, where he was very competitive throughout the circuit.
He retired in 1988 and moved to Bethel, PA, to spend more time traveling; doing his hobbies and helping others with carpenter work whenever needed.
He leaves behind his wife, Margaret "Peggy" (Carver) Pittius of 67 years; two sons, Wayne of Laurence Harbor, NJ, and Scott of Bethel, PA; three cherished grandchildren: August W., Jacob A. and Jessica Pittius; and a sister, Lillian Poling of Red Bank.
August was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Lillian (Menzel) Pittius; five brothers: Joseph, William, Robert, John and Herbert Pittius; and three sisters: Helen Dolan, Emma Jane Nadler and Elizabeth Visconi.
He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Family and friends are invited Thursday, April 2, 2015, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport, NJ 07735; and Friday, April 3 from 9:30 a.m., with a 10 a.m. service at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Shoreland Memorial Gardens, Hazlet.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of August to the Heartland Hospice Memorial Fund, 4 Park Place, Suite 105, Wyommissing, PA 19610 or visit [email protected].
To post an online condolence to the family or for directions to the funeral home, please visit www.dayfuneralhome.com.
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Barb and Lee Derr
April 5, 2015
Peggy and family Sorry for your loss thoughts and prayers our with yous. He will be miss. God Bless
Tim, Kristin, Jamie Sprague
April 4, 2015
Prayers to Peggy and family. Was great running dogs with both of you for many years.
April 4, 2015
sending prayers to Peggy and family. We enjoyed Auggie threw the years at Kenton. Jerry and Susie Herbig
April 3, 2015
Scott and family-
So sorry to hear of your fathers passing. I myself did not know your father, but my in-laws certainly did. My son James lost his Pop Pop on March 24, so our hearts go out to Jess and your family. God bless!
Barbara Hauser and family
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Donna Carver
April 2, 2015
My dear Aunt Peggy. Although we are states apart, I have often thought of you. You were blessed to have had Uncle Augie in your life for so many years. Please know that he no longer suffers. My love to you.
April 1, 2015
Sending prayers for my Uncle Augie. May God bless you and Aunt Peggy. With love Pat, Annette, Megan and Katie
Chris Lempergel
April 1, 2015
Henry and I are so sorry to hear of the passing of Augie. He was truly a wonderful man. We are so thankful for our visit 2 weeks ago. Heaven has gained a new Angel. He will be forever watching over you Peggy. Our Sincere Sympathy to you and your family. He will be missed very much. RIP Augie.
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