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Richard Augusto Obituary
Sr., 69
LEICESTER - Richard W. Augusto, Sr., 69, of 4 Atwood St., Cherry Valley, passed away peacefully at his home, with his family by his side after a long battle with Vascular Disease.
He leaves his wife of 34 years, Joan I. (Dufresne) Augusto; a son, Richard W. Augusto, Jr. and his wife Rebecca of Auburn; two daughters, Kim M. Mattei and her husband Sean of Cherry Valley, Tammy L. Augusto of Worcester; two step-children, Deborah and Richard Binkley both of Worcester; a brother, Michael Augusto of Milbury; two sisters, MaryAnn Augusto of Worcester, Jean Brick of Las Vegas, NV., 9 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by two brothers, John and Raymond Augusto and two sisters, Helen Clifford and Carol Matthews.
Born in Worcester, he was the son of John & Marie Rose (Gagne) Augusto.
Mr. Augusto was a graduate of Shrewsbury High School.
He retired as a foreman from Iron Workers Local 57 after 31 years.
He owned and operated Joneseys Cafe on Cambridge St. in Worcester from 1989-1998. He also drove a truck for Bally Alliance Gaming for 10 years in NV.
Richard enjoyed spending time with his family and friends playing the board game "Risk", shooting darts and building puzzles.
To all who knew him well "THINK ITS EASY"
The Funeral will be held Saturday, April 16 from the MORIN FUNERAL HOME, 1131 Main St., Leicester, with a Mass at 10 A.M. in St. Pius X Church, 1153 Main St., Leicester. Burial will follow in Notre Dame Cemetery, Worcester.Calling hours are 4-7 P.M. Friday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Augusto Family Fund at 4 Atwood St., Cherry Valley MA 01611.
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Susan Marsland
April 25, 2016
Richie you will always be missed, my prayers are with all the family,
ken rondeau
April 15, 2016
hi jean, i am sorry to see my good buddy rich has moved on,we all had a lot of fun growing up in south worcester,going to holy name,and just hanging around in our neighborhood joints drinking.rich was a good guy as was those who passed away in the family before him,i will pay my respects in oct.when i come back there. god bless. ken rondeau
Patti Wilson
April 14, 2016
I am so sorry to hear this news. Hope all your memories comfort you at this time. Remember he is at a much better place now and has no more pain. Thinking of you all at this very sad time.
Nancy Mitchell
April 14, 2016
Jeannie< I am so sorry to hear about your brother Richies passing! He was a great guy! My dad sure did love him! My prayers are with you at this time. Love you! Nancy (Brick) Mitchell xo
Nancy Mitchell
April 14, 2016
Tammy, Kim, Richie...So sorry to hear about your dads passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this tough time! xo Nancy (Brick)Mitchell
Micharl Hodgerney
April 14, 2016
Rich was a great guy, talked to him on many occasions down at Joneseys. My deepest condolences go out to his family and friends.
Richard Moores
April 14, 2016
I am sorry for your lose he was a good person to know. He will be missed and god bless your family.
Carol Kalil-Hamilton
April 13, 2016
Maryann and Family sorry for your loss. May Richard's memory be eternal.
April 13, 2016
To the Augusto Family, Sorry to hear of the passing of Richie. When he lived in Las Vegas he always chummed with our late Brother Frank Brick. They were very good friends. They are in Heaven now playing Darts and having a good time together. His
suffering is now over and may he rest in peace. Phyllis Brick Dumas and Joan Brick
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