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Robert Augello Obituary
Robert P. Augello of Middletown, died peacefully at Orange Regional Medical Center, Horton Campus on Tuesday, November 25th, 2008. He was 59.
Born in New York City on May 8th, 1949, he was the youngest son of Peter and Antoinette Doria Augello.
Bob was an attorney in private practice in Middletown and an active advocate of open space and environmental issues in Orange County. This past June, he was honored by the Orange County Land Trust at its annual dinner with the 2008 Conservation Leadership Award. He was also a member of Orange Environment, Sterling Forest Foundation; the Middletown, Orange County, and New York State Bar Associations, and the Men's University Club. Bob loved to be outdoors and enjoyed the beauty of his surroundings. An avid road biker, he also liked to hike and kayak. He enjoyed spending time with his family and many friends. He graduated from New Hyde Park Memorial High School in 1967 and continued his education at Dartmouth College, from which he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1971. He then served two years as a volunteer in the Peace Corps in Guatemala and returned to Orange County as the Director of the Warwick Area Migrant Day Care Center. He attended Albany Law School, graduating in 1979.
He is survived by his loving wife, the former Joan Truman of Middletown, and their two sons, Peter Charles of San Diego, CA and Charles David of New York City. Additional survivors include his brothers, Benedict and his wife, Claudine "Bunny" of Murrells Inlet, SC and Peter R. and his wife, Joanne of Monroe, NY, many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He will also be sadly missed by his mother-in-law, Adele Truman of Coconut Creek, FL and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Linda and Marty Dlugatz of Middletown, and numerous loving friends.
Family will receive friends on Friday, November 28th, at 10 a.m. at Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc., 130 Highland Ave., Middletown, NY 10940. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. with Rabbi Steven Lindemann of Cherry Hill, NJ and Rabbi Joel Schwab of Middletown officiating.
The family will receive visitors at home on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday from 7-9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Bob's name may be made to the Orange County Land Trust, PO Box 2442, Middletown, NY 10940.
Arrangements under the direction of Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc.; www.applebee-mcphillips.com. or 845-343-6309.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Augello
Rupert scofield
December 15, 2008
So sorry to get this news. But I'm glad I got to see Augie and son at the Peace Corps anniversary a couple of years ago. My favorite memory of Augie was when we were still in training in Mexico. Augie and
Tony Comunale had been the first in our group to be sent out to a small Mexican town to see if they could survive living on their own. Augie's description of a woman in the market stirring a cauldron of pig organs in a brine of who-knows-what still makes me howl with laughter. I'll miss him.
Rebecca Dolphin Moffitt
December 1, 2008
Joanie, Peter, and Charles,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Auggie was an exceptional man - a wise, kind and gentle soul. My heart goes out to you all.
Lorrie Smith
November 30, 2008
Dear Joan,
So sorry to hear of your loss, which was sent to me by my Mom.
Lorrie Pollock Smith
Anita Charney
November 29, 2008
Joan, Peter and Charles,
I am at a loss, a total loss for words to describe how I feel; there are no words that adequately embrace the enormity of your loss. I don't know how young Augie was when he first crossed my radar as Len's best friend, but I'd venture he's been a part of our family for nearly 50 years. They don't come any finer--what a treasure. Joan, it may not offer any solace now, but in time perhaps you will be comforted that you were blessed to have spent many years with as beautiful and kind a partner as Bob Augello. I am always here to talk, whenever you may want to.
Anita Charney, San Diego CA
Joseph Cosco
November 29, 2008
Auggie was one of the truly good guys, one of the best that the Dartmouth Class of '71 had to offer. I fondly remember seeing Auggie and his lovely wife several years ago at Frank Anton's annual spring party. So sad that will not happen again. My deepest condolences to all his family. The Dartmouth family has lost a friend and classmate. You have lost much more.
Joe Cosco '71
Betty and Frank Avruch
November 29, 2008
Dear Joannie,
What a shock...Evelyn told us about Bob's illness, and the news that he had just passeed away.Our hearts go out to you, and to your sons Peter and Charles and to your mother Adele.We pray that you will gather strength and courage in the days and months ahead with the love and support of your many friends and family.
Jay Schuff
November 28, 2008
Joanie and sons...I am so saddened to hear of Bob's passing. I met Auggie in the Peace Corps in Guatemala and we carried our friendship for 35 years. He truly had a gentle wisdom about him and he helped me many times to ground myself over the years. We called him "Auggie Doggie". When his father came to Guatemala to visit they were "Auggie Doggie and Doggie Daddy". I admired Bob and His father traveling throughout Guatemala on chicken busses like the locals. I will always think of Bob looking over me with his gentle wisdom offering his guidance.
janis koven
November 28, 2008
Dear Joanie, Peter and Charles,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Bob was a wonderful man and will be missed by many.
Janis Koven & Michael, Gregg & A.J. Aronson
Janet Young
November 28, 2008
Dear Joanie, Peter, and Charles,
I was shocked to hear about your loss. I think about his big smile when he was getting ready to enjoy being outdoors riding his bike or clipping the bushes. I am so sorry.
Janet Young
Marshall Gavre, Dartmouth/Beta-'71
November 27, 2008
When I met Augie in 1968 he was already a kind, large hearted man so I can only imagine the great contributions he has made since then. He had a great sense of humor and I loved sharing a good laugh with him. I am sorry for your loss.
Randy Brenner
November 27, 2008
Dear Joanie, Peter and Charles,
I am shocked and deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Bob was a wonderful man, husband and father. He was respected by all who knew him. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Dottie McGar-Kardys
November 27, 2008
Dear Joana and Family;
I am very shocked to hear of Bob's passing. When I was working at RECAP many yrs ago you were one of the nicest people and of course Bob too,that crossed my path as I journeyed toward self sufficiency. I finished out my yrs at RECAP in 2003 retiring to AZ, and now work in a Daycare and Learning Center p/t and love it .You worked with Marge Latzko for a while if I remember correctly.
I remember when your children came along.
It is very hard to believe that a Good
Man as Bob has been taken from his Family, Friends and Acquaintances.
May you find comfort knowing I care and hope the coming days will be easier to bear knowing others are Praying for you and your Family.
With Love and Deepest Sympathy
Dottie McGar-Kardys
David Pallotta
November 26, 2008
auggie...go with god...'gonna miss you my friend. The class of 71 has lost a good one.
Al Gabbard
November 26, 2008
Augie was a classmate at Dartmouth and his son is an '02 classmate of my son. All of Dartmouth will sadly mourn his passing but remember fondly all that he gave to us.
Gentle Dentistry
November 26, 2008
Dear Joan and Family,
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Bob was a wonderful person and an ideal patient with a warm and caring smile. We will truly miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lew Harriman
November 26, 2008
Auggie, you were a good friend and a good man. I'll miss you.
Colby Morgan
November 26, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies for the loss of my Dartmouth '71 Classmate.
Joyce Aclin
November 26, 2008
Dear Joanie and boys, I was so sad to hear of the passing of your husband and father. A mutual friend alerted me of his passing. My thoughts and prayers go to you and the boys.
Shelley Dixon-Williams
November 26, 2008
Joanie and family - I have had you all in my thoughts and prayers since I learned that Bob was ill. Every year at Thanksgiving I remember with such fondness and chuckles (!) the year that Bob and his parents and extended family welcomed me to Thanksgiving dinner when I had no place to go. (MY first Italian Thanksgiving...) The making of gravy evokes smiles every year. My love and support are going out to you, Joanie. Your Bob was one of the good guys and he will be missed.
xo
Shelley
Rich & Nen Roth
November 26, 2008
Dear Joan and Family,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved husband and father.
May God bless you and your sons.
Sincerely,
Rich and Nen (Grace) Roth
Kathy Mikulski
November 26, 2008
Dear Mrs. Augello and Family: Please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss. Bob was a very special man. I met him through work but then also found out that we knew each other through some very special friends. I am sure he is riding his bike above us, smiling and really enjoying himself. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Kathy M.
Murry Bowden
November 26, 2008
My deepest sympathy is extended to Auggie"s family. He was a warm, kind, enegetic man. The Beta brothers lost a great one. We were fortunate to have him as one of us. We will miss him.
Charles Mitchell
November 26, 2008
Mrs Augello and family:
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family during this most difficult time. I only knew Bob professionally through his numerous Freedom of Information Requests at City Hall. He was always willing to talk about the topics of the day, and on more than one occassion we engaged in good, wholesome discussions. He was a man to admire, a man to emulate and a man who had passion within. He made his mark not only on Middletown, but on this County and upon the lives of many of us. May he rest in peace, and may your family know no more sorrow.
Michael Maynard
November 26, 2008
My deepest sympathies to Joan, the boys and the entire family. Bob was a wonderful person from so many perspectives--friend, classmate, family man and environmentalist. I will cherish my many wonderful memories of him starting from the day we first met in Woodward Hall during Freshman Week in September of 1967.
Warmly,
Michael Maynard
Richard Greenblatt
November 26, 2008
Bob was a truly fine lawyer and an exceptional person. It was always a pleasure to spend time with him. His passing is a great loss to all of us.
Phyllis T. Dunitz
November 26, 2008
Dan and I were so sorry to read of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Phyllis T. dunitz
Jim Knox '71
November 26, 2008
Our Dartmouth family misses our comrade-in-arms. He was a proud Big Greener.
Davfd Aylward
November 26, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. He was a classmate of mine at Dartmouth.
jules levine,esq.
November 26, 2008
agood,sweet man...ahonest ethical trustworthy attorney
Nelson Armstrong
November 26, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Richard Liberth
November 26, 2008
My deepest sympathy at your time of loss. I knew Bob for many years as a fellow member of the bar. He will be truly missed. Well respected, a great guy and 59 years is not nearly enough. Both he and your family deserved many more years together.
Lori Waterman
November 26, 2008
Joanie, Peter & Charles,
We are so sorry for your loss. I feel like I have known your family most of my life, Bob was by far one of the nicest people we have ever known and I will especially miss his smile & kind words whenever he came into Gilman's. Always there to help, he was very good to us when we needed his legal assistance & of course went above & beyond. He alway's made sure to inquire about Meaghan & shared memories about when she was the little girl who lived across the street, watching her grow & making him laugh. Our heart goes out to you & all of your family during this difficult time.
With all our love & sympathy,
Lori, Dave & Meaghan
Leslie Campilonga-Schofield
November 26, 2008
I worked with Bob when he was at Owen and Grogan and he was a wonderful man and I am so sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time.
Wayne Hobin
November 26, 2008
I am shocked to hear of Bob's death! I am a '71 from Dartmouth and recently reconnected with him at the New York dinners. It was a pleasure and and honor to know Bob. He will be remembered. I have posted his obituary on the Class of '71 website and notified the class of his passing.
Lucia Weier
November 26, 2008
Joannie, I am trully sorry about your loss of your wonderful husband because it is a horrible pain to bear. My deepest condolences go to your sons and you.
Jodi Ellert
November 26, 2008
I'm very sorry for your loss. I am sending my thoughts and prayers to you and your family. He will be truly missed by all who knew him and worked with him.
Jodi (Hill-N-Dale Abstracters, Inc.)
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