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G. AUGER, SR.
On Sunday, November 28, 2004 at 6;46 a.m., Ulysses G. "Blackie" Auger, Sr., beloved husband of Lulu Auger, died after a long illness preceded by a heart attack. He was born in Pottstown, PA, on September 19, 1921. When he was seven days old, his parents, Gregory and Sophia Auger, moved to Washington, D.C.
He was an Army Ranger and fought in World War II under Colonial Darby. In 1942 he met Lulu Loretta Hansen of Mankato, MN, and they were married in 1946 in Hollywood, CA. They returned to Washington, D.C., where they opened their first restaurant, called "The Minute Grill" on 22nd and M St. N.W.
In 1949, they moved across the street and opened Blackie's House of Beef, where they became well known for thier roast beef and cheesecake. Over this restaurant, in 1981, they built the Washington Marriott Hotel.
Blackie is survived by his wife of 58 years, Lulu, and their three children, Gregory Auger, Ulysses G. Auger II and Dina Auger Economides, along with their spouses, Margaret Wixted Auger, Alison Hawthorne Auger and Frank C. Economides and 10 grandchildren, Ulysses Auger III, Nicholas Auger, James Auger, Annabel Auger, Gregory Auger III, Alex Auger, Bridgette Auger, Franciscos Economides, Vassiliki Economides and Dina "Chewy" Auger Economides. He is also survived by two of his sisters, Harriett Auger Maroules and Margaret Auger Tzafferis and nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at JOSEPH GAWLER'S SONS, 5130 Wisconsin Ave., (at Harrison St.) N.W., Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, November 30, 2004 from 5 to 8 p.m.. Services will be held on Wednesday, December 1, at the Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 36th and Massachusetts Aves. N.W., Washington, D.C. at 10:30 a.m. Interment George Washington Cemetery, Adelphi, MD. In lieu of flowers, if desired, a memorial contribution may be made in memory of Ulyssses G. "Blackie" Auger to Sibley Hospital, directed to the Intensive Care Unit.
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Vernon Grose
November 23, 2020
I was greatly blessed by Blackie and his wonderful wife and family! He was a remarkable contributor to DC history!
Wesley & Julie Grose
December 23, 2004
Lulu, Gregory, Ulysses and Dina:
Our hearts go out to you at the passing of Blackie. We appreciate your kindness to us that has extended through the years - back to 1982 when we were just married and your family rented us our first apartment. We know God is good and He will comfort your hearts, but we wanted you to know that our prayers are with you.
God bless you!
Vernon Grose
December 22, 2004
To dearest Lulu and children -- Greg, Ulysses, and Dina -- I extend my deepest sympathy on the loss of Blackie, my friend for many years. He was always there for me and my family, and his absence is grievous indeed to all of us. I rejoice that he is in the presence of his Lord and Saviour, where I hope to join him.
Suresh Pruthy
December 5, 2004
Mr. Auger Family:
My deepest sympathy for the whole family from the core of my heart. The days are still in memory I worked for the family.
Thanks,
Suresh Pruthy
Mohammad Ali
December 2, 2004
To the Auger Family:
My deepest sympathies to all of you.Specially to Mrs.Lulu Auger.
Mr.Auger Sr was one of the most kind hearted person,I have ever seen in the whole world .I was one of the luckiest person to know him personally .
Washington D.C and "M" street will never be the same without him.
I have no words to express my gratitude .
I pray for for his soul and for his family.
May God bless his soul.
Ali
ali@washingtonreserva tion.com
William Curtis, Jr
December 2, 2004
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the wake of Mr. Auger's passing. I shall always rember him as a true fighter who lived life right up until the end.
Dr. Curtis
Carol Voultsides
December 1, 2004
My deepest sympathies to the Auger family. Blackie did much to help the Greek community for many, many years and his generosity will never be forgotten.
Michelle Biess
December 1, 2004
Gregory, Ulysses and Lulu,
May God watch over you and your families.
Michelle M. Biess
Robin L. Rosenberg
December 1, 2004
To the Auger Family,
I knew Blackie through my father, Howard Rosenberg, who was the structural engineer for many of Blackie's projects through his former company, GMR Ltd. I also dined at Blackie's restaurants as a young girl and attended the grand opening of the restaurant out in Virginia many years ago. Blackie was one of kind and he will be greatly missed by many. May God grant you many blessings during this difficult time.
Louie Mikedes
November 30, 2004
To the Auger Family:
I wish to convey my deepest sympathies to all of you. My father, Savvas Mikedes worked as a waiter at Blackie's House of Beef for many years, and my father and my mother, Mary Mikedes used to play "penny" pinnocle with Blackie. Gregory, you and I used to work togeher at Dominiques Restaurant on Pa Ave many years ago. Blackie will be missed by those of us in the restuarant industry. He was as an innovator and superior restauranteur. The DC community will miss him greatly. Our families' prayers are with you all. May God grant Blackie his eternal reward. Rest in peace.
Terrence Regan
November 30, 2004
My deepest sympathies to Lulu, Gregory, Ulysses and Dina. I truly have fond memories of my years working with you, and considered Blackie my mentor. Sharing in the joy of weddings and the heartache of illness, I always felt like one of the family. God Bless!
jay @ joanne Northrup
November 30, 2004
LULU, Our love and thoughts are with you and the " Gang ".Wish we could be with you but distance and age have slowed us down. Blakie was a tremendous Gentleman,Husband, Father and Ranger and it was an honor to have served with him. He will be sorely missed by all. Rangers Lead The Way
Jay @ Joanne
Lewis Kraft
November 30, 2004
To Gregory and all of the Auger family I wish to express my deepest sympathy on the loss of one of the "legends" of the restaurant business. My years as "The Prince of Rock and Roll" at Deja Vu , were some of my greatest memories, and Gregory and the Auger family were always so very nice and kind to me. May "Blackie" rest in peace.
George Moran
November 29, 2004
My deepest sympathies are with you and your family. Just know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
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