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Niagara Gazette - 11/18/1963

Michael A. Augustino, 82,
of 422 32nd St., died Sunday
(Nov. 17, 1963) after a long
illness.
Mr. Augustirio was bora in
Italy and came to Niagara
Falls about 50 years ago. He
lived at 358 12th St. before
moving to the home of his
daughter, Mrs. William Hamilton,
at the 32nd Street address.
He was a yard master at
the Cox Coal Co. for 38 years
before retiring in 1946.
He was a member of the
M.S. Calogera Society and
the Holy Name Society of St.
Joseph's Church.
In addition to Mrs. Hamilton,
he is survived by another
daughter, Mrs. Celestino Garcia,
Town of Niagara; four
sons, Joseph, Dominic and
Police Patrolman Samuel Augustino;
14 grandchildren and
10 great grandchildren, and
a sister in Italy.
Funeral services will be
held from the Magaddino Memorial
Chapel Inc. Wednesday
at 9:30 a.m. and at St.
Joseph's Church at 10:15 a.m.
with burial in St. Joseph's
Cemetery.
Friends may call at the
chapel from 2 to 10 p.m.

Michael married PAONESSA, Mary S on 7 Jul 1907 in Port Henry, Essex County, NY. Mary was born about 1892 in Italy; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: COLEMAN, Violet Irene. Violet (daughter of COLEMAN, Henry B and Annie) was born on 12 Nov 1911 in PA; died on 29 Oct 1995 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 9/5/1971

Dominic A. Augustino, 59,
of 824 Lincoln Place, died
Saturday (Sept. 4, 1971) at
Mount St. Mary's Hospital
after a short illness.
Born in Ogdertsburg, N.Y..
Mr. Augustino attended local
schools prior to his graduation
from Trott Vocational High
School. He worked the past
nine years at Carborundum
Co. He previously worked for
20 years as a warehouse
manager for Levy Brothers.
A former player with the
Ranger and Cataract semi-pro
football teams, Mr. Augustino
also was an avid lawn bowler
in industrial and city leagues.
He was a member of the
Knights of Columbus Niagara
Council 247 and the Carborundum
A t h l e t i c Association.
Survivors include his wife,
Ellen ( N e l l i e ) Callen
Augustino; a daughter, Mrs.
Gerald (Grace) Kovaleski,
Niagara Falls; a son, Robert
Dominic Augustino, Niagara
Falls; three brothers, Joseph,
S a m u e l , and A n g e lo
Augustino, all of Niagara
Falls; a sister, Mrs. William
Hamilton, Niagara F a l l s;
three grandchildren and
several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be
held Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. at
the Zajac Funeral Home, and
at 9:15 a.m. at Sacred Heart
Church. Burial will be at Gate
of Heaven Cemetery.
Friends may call at the
funeral home today and
Monday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m.
The Knights of Columbus
will meet at the funeral home
Monday at 8 p.m. for the
recitation of the rosary,

Family/Spouse: CALLEN, Ellen D. Ellen was born on 9 May 1909; died on 31 Dec 1998 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 5/18/1964

GARCIA-Rose N. (nee Augustino), In
Mt. St. Mary's Hospital. May 16. 1964,
of Parkwood Lane, Town of Niagara.
Wife of Celestino, daughter of the
late Mr. and Mrs. Michael Augustino,
mother of Eugene Michael, sister of
Joseph, Domlnick, Sam, Angelo. and
Mrs. William Hamilton (Eleanor), all
Of this city. Also survived by several
nieces and nephews. Funeral services
will be held from the Magaddino
Memorial Chapel, Inc., 1038 Niagara
St. at Portage Rd., Wed. at 8:30, St.
Leo's Church 9:30. Burial St. Joseph's
Cemetery. Friends may call at the
chapel, 2-5 and 7-10 p.m.

Family/Spouse: GARCIA, Celestino. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sam married NICHITTA, Ida in Oct 1937 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Ida (daughter of NICHITTA, Charles) was born on 30 Jul 1916; died on 5 Feb 1991 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Michael married GABRIELLI, Ilva Ethel on 14 Sep 1940 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Ilva (daughter of GABRIELLI, Robert and Mary) was born on 29 Jul 1910 in PA; died on 15 Jun 2004 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 7/16/1945

Mrs. Joseph M. Zito. 26, wife of
Joseph M. Zito, of 358 Twelfth
street, and daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Michael Augustino. of the same
address, died In St. Mary's hospital
Saturday night at 7:15 o'clock after
an Illness of 13 months.
She was the former Miss Margaret
Augustino. Born in Niagara
Falls in 1919, she- attended the
schools here and is a graduate of
the Niagara Falls high school.
Mrs. Zlto's death is the third occurring
in the Immediate family
within a period of three months.
She gave birth to a daughter on
April 17. 1945. The child
ten days later. On June 5 her
brother, Frank Augustino. passed
away.
Besides her husband and parents,
she is survived by two sisters, Mrs.
Celestino Garcia and Eleanor Augus-
tino, and four brothers, Joe, Dom-
inick, Sam and Angelo. Sam and
Angelo Augustino are well known
local athletes.
The funeral will be held from the
residence Wednesday morning at 9
o'clock with services at 9:30 o'clock
at St. Joseph's church. Interment
will be at St. Joseph's cemetery.

Margaret married ZITO, Joseph M about 11 Nov 1943 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Joseph (son of ZITO, Joseph and ZITO, Catherina) was born about 1916 in New York; died on 3 Dec 2011 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

April 11, 2012
Eleanor Hamilton

Niagara Gazette

NIAGARA FALLS — Eleanor (Augustino) Hamilton, 88, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2012, at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Paonessa) Augustino.

Eleanor was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY and attended local schools. On December 13, 1946, she married William Hamilton in Niagara Falls, NY. Mr. Hamilton predeceased her in 1989. Eleanor was a licensed real estate agent and worked many years with various local realtors. Later on she worked as a unit clerk at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, until her retirement. Eleanor enjoyed gardening, cooking and baking. She also liked to travel on cruises and to Florida, as well as entertainment and socializing. But most of all, Eleanor loved spending time with her immediate and extended family, particularly during the holidays.

Eleanor is survived by her three children, Patricia Hunt of Niagara Falls, NY, William (Jean) Hamilton of Jackson, WY, and Michael Hamilton of Tampa, FL; three grandchildren, David Hunt, Jonathan Hamilton and Rebecca Hunt, and was predeceased by one granddaughter, Elizabeth Hamilton. She is also survived by one great-granddaughter, Kiersten Hunt and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Eleanor was predeceased by five brothers and two sisters, Frank Augustino, Joseph (late Violet) Augustino, Sam (late Ida) Augustino, Dominick (late Ellen) Augustino, Angelo (late Ilva) Augustino, Margaret (late Joseph) Zito and Rose (late Celestino) Garcia.

Visitation will be on Friday from 3-8 PM at the M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, April 14th at 10 AM in Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Parish at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 27th Street and Independence Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Make A Wish Foundation of WNY, 3901 Genesee Street, Suite 110, Buffalo NY 14225.

Visit www.mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online guest register.

Eleanor married HAMILTON, William on 13 Dec 1946 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ilva. Ilva died before Apr 2012. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

oyce M. Mauro, 87, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April    21, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family while under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Joseph D. and Violet I. (Coleman) Augustino.
Joyce attended local schools including Trott Vocational High School, Kelly’s Business Institute and Niagara County Community College.
Joyce married her beloved husband, Ralph A. Mauro, on February 14, 1953 at St. Joseph Church. Mr. Mauro predeceased her on January 25, 1973. She was employed as a hostess for many years at John’s Flaming Hearth, Schraff’s and Hotel Niagara. She also worked in the deli department and in customer services at Tops International in Niagara Falls until her retirement in 2008.
Joyce was a longtime member of the American Legion Auxiliary in North Tonawanda and the Bergholz Ladies Auxillary.  She enjoyed going out for dinner with family and friends, and especially enjoyed spending time with her family.
Mrs. Mauro is survived by her children, Shawn (Patrick) Nigh, Jeri Lynn (George) Bartha, Ralph R. Mauro, and was predeceased by one son, Anthony “Butch” J. Mauro.  She is also survived by her grandchildren, Erica (Walker Michaud) Carbone, Joseph (Brittany) Nigh, Jamie (Nick) Stevens, Vincent (fiance Michaela Kowalick) Bartha, Marisa, Toni-Marie and Anthony Mauro; her great-grandchildren, Isabella Domenique, Lucia Savannah, Jaxson Wade and Allina Marie; her brother, Michael H. “Bud” (Jean) Augustino, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.  Joyce was also predeceased by her sister, Linda Augustino-Rafferty.
Joyce’s Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, April 25th at Noon in St. Vincent De Paul Parish at Prince of Peace Church, 1055 N. Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY.  Interment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to Niagara Hospice Inc. 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY, 14094.  Arrangements by M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL. Visit www.mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

Joyce married MAURO, Ralph on 14 Feb 1953 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Ralph (son of MAURO, Anthony) died on 25 Jan 1973 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Michael H. Augustino, 90, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 7, 2024 in Hancock, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Joseph and Violet (Coleman) Augustino; and the beloved husband of Jean A. (Kalista) Augustino.
Michael graduated from Bishop Duffy High School and attended Fork Union Military Academy where he was a standout on the Varsity Football team. He later obtained his Associate’s degree from the University in Buffalo in Commercial Art.
Michael began his extensive art and printing career with Moore Business Forms at locations in Niagara Falls and New York City for over 11 years as a Forms Analyst. He also worked as a free-lance Forms Commercial Artist in New York City for several years. Upon moving back to Western New York, Michael owned and operated Press 3 Inc. in Buffalo, NY for 31 years until his retirement.  In addition to his printing company, he also owned rental property throughout the area. 
Michael was a longtime member of the Buffalo Lions Club, Buffalo Rotary Club and Buffalo Kiwanis Club. He was also a dedicated member of the Printing House Craftsman’s Club of Buffalo and loved coaching youth football and softball. Aside from being a talented Artist, Michael was also very mechanically inclined and enjoyed tinkering with just about anything. He had a great love for the outdoors and was an avid fan of the Buffalo Bills. Above all, he cherished the time spent with his family.
In addition to his wife, Jean, Mr. Augustino is survived by his children, Dr. Michael (Dana) Augustino, Cheryl (Joseph) Furlong, Joseph (Jennifer) Augustino, Kalista (James) Cozza, Kathryn (Michael) Edwards and was sadly predeceased by his daughter, Laurel (Marc) Czerwinski. Mr. Augustino is also survived by 21 beloved grandchildren and 13 cherished great-grandchildren. He was also predeceased by his sisters, Joyce (late Ralph) Mauro and Linda (Tim) Rafferty.
Visitation will be held Saturday, April 13 from 9:30 – 11:15 AM at M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY, where funeral services will begin at 11:15 AM, followed by Michael’s Mass of Christian Burial at 12 Noon in St. Leo’s Church, 2748 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY. Interment in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

Family/Spouse: BAIO, Jean A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

December 3, 2013
Linda Augustino-Rafferty

Niagara Gazette

TOWN OF NIAGARA —
Linda (Burmaz) Augustino-Rafferty, 67, of Town of Niagara, NY entered into her new life on Sunday, December 1, 2013 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph D. and Violet (Coleman) Augustino.
Linda attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School and Niagara County Community College. A true entrepreneur, Linda operated her own business as a cosmetic consultant for over forty years, representing many cosmetic corporations, including Lady Finelle and Fashion 220. In addition to her strong work ethic, Linda was also devoted to her church, Destiny Christian Church in Niagara Falls, where she was involved with their Angels of Mercy and Alpha programs. Among her many professional and community involvements, she was a long time member and served in many officer positions with the American Business Women's Association (ABWA); a member of the Operation Pride in Progress Committee in Niagara Falls, a member of the Niagara County Republican Party and also served as an election worker. In her leisure she enjoyed making wedding and special occasion cakes and cookies, flower arrangements and wreaths, and many other creative arts and crafts projects.
Linda is survived by her husband of sixteen years, Timothy P. Rafferty, Sr.; two daughters, Lisamarie Burmaz of Niagara Falls, NY and Dina (Burmaz) Young of Warwick, RI; grandson, Zachary Young; Tim's children, Timothy (Barbara) Rafferty, Jr. and Corrinna (Danny) Rhinehardt, both of Niagara Falls, NY and Jill (Doug) Obrochta of Cohocton, NY; thirteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; a brother, Michael "Buddy" (Jean) Augustino of Williamsville, NY; a sister, Joyce (late Ralph) Mauro of Niagara Falls, NY; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.
Visitation on Wednesday from 2-8 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY, where funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 5th at 10:00 AM with Rev. Lou Perez officiating. Interment in Memorial Park Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Destiny Christian Church, 905 College Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY 14305, Lupus Foundation of America (www.lupus.org) or American Heart Association (www.heart.org).
Visit www.mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online guest register

Family/Spouse: BURMAZ. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: RAFFERTY, Timothy P. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Grace married KOVALESKI, Gerald John [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Robert D. Augustino, 67, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away Friday, April 10, 2015 at Niagara Hospice House, Lockport, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late Dominic and Ellen (Callen) Augustino.

Robert lived all his life in Niagara Falls and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. He married his loving wife, Patricia (Bruno) Augustino, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Niagara Falls, NY on August 3, 1968. Robert worked as a car salesman for over 30 years and worked for various dealerships. He recently retired from Ki-Po Chevrolet where he loved to work and enjoyed his job. Robert was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #247 and past member of the Sertoma club both of Niagara Falls, NY. During his spare time, Robert enjoyed watching Yankees baseball and spending time with his family.

In addition to his wife, Robert is survived by his four Children, Robert (Kerri) Augustino, Ryan Augustino, Randon (Susan) Augustino and Raegan Augustino all of Niagara Falls, NY; six grand children, Anthony, Mia, Robert III, Calabria, Carmela and Isabel; one sister, Grace (Gerry) Kovaleski of Niagara Falls, NY and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will begin on Tuesday from 3 - 8 p.m. at the M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, April 15th at 10 a.m. at St. Raphael’s Church, 3840 Macklem Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY with Rev. Ivan Skenderovic officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family. If desired, memorials can be made to Niagara Hospice House, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094.

Robert married BRUNO, Patricia Anne [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eugene married GRUARIN, Lorraine Elizabeth on 10 Jun 1971 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BERNAT, Matthew. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Kathleen M. Gioannini, 83, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2023 at Schoellkopf Health Center under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of late Sam and Ida (Nichitta) Augustino.
Kathleen graduated from Niagara Falls High School and spent the rest of her years devoted to raising and loving her family. She married her husband, Stephen P. Gioannini, on January 5, 1963 in Niagara Falls, NY, and the couple was blessed with two children.  Mr. Gioannini predeceased her on December 22, 2006. One of the ways she showed her love for her family and friends was cooking for them – Kathleen was an amazing cook and baker and jumped on any opportunity to make a nice home cooked meal or sweet treat for someone she cared about. She loved the New York Yankees and playing Scrabble with her Sissy.
Kathleen is survived by her children Maria Gioannini and Anna Marie (Daniel Vollmer) Gioannini; Grandchildren Stephen Tokarski, Angelo Gioannini, Nino Munsen, Nunzio Munsen, and Katlyn Vollmer; sister Mary (Matt) Bernat; her companion, Fred Marsico, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins and her beloved canine companion, Luigi. In addition to her husband of 43 years, she was predeceased by her brothers Michael (late Gloria) Augustino and Charles (Linda) Augustino, and grandson Nicholas Munsen.
Visitation will be held Monday, April 24 from 9:30 - 11:15 AM at MJ COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY where prayers will be held at 11:15 AM followed by Kathleen’s Mass of Christian Burial at 12 Noon at Holy Family Parish at of Mt. Carmel Church, 27th & Independence Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY. Interment to follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences

Family/Spouse: GIOANINNI, Stephen P. Stephen died on 22 Dec 2006 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Michael married MANUSE, Gloria Jean on 17 Jun 1961 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Gloria (daughter of MANUSE, Serafino and PERI, Rose J) was born about 1941 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 29 Jul 2015 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married BRUNO, Linda Valerie [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HUNT. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Jean. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: NIGH, Patrick. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BARTHA, George. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Dana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: FURLONG, Joseph. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Jennifer. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: COZZA, James. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: EDWARDS, Michael. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: CZERWINSKI, Marc. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: YOUNG. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BOLENTS, Clark. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Karen. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Susan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Kerri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: VOLLMER, Daniel. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DELORENZO, Pat. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LEO, Rocky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HAVENS, Todd Lauer. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]