Augustine J. Sirchia

Sirchia, Augustine J. MECHANICVILLE Augustine J. "Augie" Sirchia, 80, of Sirchia Road, died unexpectedly at his home, Wednesday evening, February 14, 2007 of natural causes. Born in Schuylerville, July 16, 1926, son of the late Frank and Josephine Minisci Sirchia, Augie lived in Mechanicville since he was married. He retired as the grounds keeper for Holy Names Academy in Albany. Previously he had worked for the former National Cash Register Co. in Mechanicville and Norton's of Watervliet. He also helped out his wife's family business, the former Cimino's Grocery on Park Ave. in Mechanicville for many years. A charter member and current president of Trails End Lodge of Pottersville, Augie was short on hunting, but was a great camp cook, and always looked forward to conversation and companionship of his fellow members and guests. He was the host and master of ceremonies of the annual Sirchia Fish Fry at his camp on the south end of Saratoga Lake, which grew from some, to over 150 people every year. He was a member of the Assumption-St. Paul Church, a 51 year member of the BPOElks Lodge 1403 and former member of the Sons of Italy, all of Mechanicville. His wife Jean Cimino Sirchia died September 19, 2004. He was also predeceased by a brother Frank and sister Mollie Perkins. Survivors include his three daughters, Diane and Larry Murphy of Stillwater, Mary Jo and John Urkevich of Clifton Park, RoseAnn and Michael Butler of Mechanicville; his three granddaughters; Nicole (David "A.J.") Murphy, Jenine and Allison Butler; his great-granddaughter, Aubrey Murphy; a sister, Katherine (Davie) Adams of Schuylerville; and a brother, Thomas Sirchia of Schuylerville; along with a number of nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 9:30 a.m. at the Assumption-St. Paul William Street Church, with burial in St. Paul's Cemetery. Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville on Sunday from 2-6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Stillwater Rescue Squad, PO Box 580, Stillwater, NY 12170.