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Theodore August Obituary
Born April 2, 1933, in Scranton, son of the late Hector and Frieda Zieminsky August, he was educated in Scranton schools and was a member of St. Patrick's Church, West Scranton. In his youth, he was an altar boy at Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Church, South Scranton, where he later married. He was an Army veteran, having served during the Korean War as a medical aide in the 27th Infantry Division. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the Korean Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal. He was last employed at the Dunmore branch of W.W. Grainger Co., where he retired in 1997.
He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother whose life was centered around his family. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
Also surviving are two sons, Theodore Jr. and wife, Ann, Northumberland; Kenneth and fiancee, Kim Snyder, both of Scranton; a daughter, Cindy Alaimo and husband, Bill, Pittston Township; three granddaughters, Heather, Amanda and Nicole; two grandsons, Kenneth and Aaron; three sisters, Clara Sokoloski and Virginia Mushak, both of Scranton; and Barbara Burke, Dunmore; nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by four brothers, Chester, who was killed Nov. 28, 1950, in the Korean War; Lawrence, Thomas and Edward; and a sister, Jennie Hannick.
The funeral will be Tuesday from the Carl J. Savino Funeral Home, 157 S. Main Ave., with Mass at 9:30 a.m. in St. Patrick's Church, Jackson Street. Interment, Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst.
Friends may call Monday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Gino Merli Veterans Center, Penn Avenue; or the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601-7633.
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Memories and Condolences
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Jean Oneill
February 6, 2008
Mrs. August,
We will miss Teddy so much he became a part of our family . I am a nurses aid on 1 south day shift. We are all very sorry for your loss
Jenny Ebersole
February 5, 2008
Cindy,
So very sorry for your loss. Having spent lots of time at your parents home I know it must be a huge loss.
Bill McAndrew
February 4, 2008
Cindy, your friends at Fidelity Bank are praying for you and your family during this difficult time.
Holly Jacobeno
February 4, 2008
Cindy
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Michelle Moscatelli
February 3, 2008
I am so very sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man.
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