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P. August "Augie" Avoli

Passed 10/5/2011

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Obituary For P. August "Augie" Avoli

P. August Avoli “Augie”, 71, of Steubenville, Ohio, died October 5, 2011 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born on November 28, 1939 in Trivigliano, Italy the eldest son of the late Gaspare and Carolina Giovannetti Avoli.   Mr. Avoli moved to the United States in 1958 and originally settled in Weirton, WV, with his parents and brothers, where among other things he was employed as a firefighter with the Weirton Fire Department.    He relocated to Steubenville with his wife and children after taking a position with the Prudential Insurance Company where he worked for over twenty years as both an agent and sales manager before retiring in 1995.  Mr. Avoli was also a Steubenville City Council Member representing the 6th Ward from 1979 to 1981 and was a candidate for Jefferson County Commissioner in the early 1990s.  Through the years he was an active member of numerous civic and social organizations including: the Steubenville Knights of Columbus, the Italian-American Culture Club of Steubenville, the Lions Club, and the Gadabouts.  He was also a past president of the Primetime Investment Club.    Augie was an avid golfer and played regularly post-retirement as a long time member of the Steubenville Country Club.  Augie was also a member of the Holy Family Church in Steubenville and was previously a member of St. Pius X and St. Paul’s in Weirton.  He is survived by his wife of forty-one years, Jennie Bandini Avoli, his two sons, Bill of Columbus, OH, and A.J. of Dallas, TX, his daughter-in-law, Jennifer of Columbus and his three young grandchildren; Alexandra, Amelia, and Christian, his in-laws William and Jennie Bandini of Elizabeth, PA, his brother John Avoli of Staunton, VA. and sister Marisa Diamanti of Rome, Italy.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Enzo Avoli.  Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Rd., Wintersville, OH on Friday from 3-8p.m.  Funeral liturgy with Mass will be Saturday, 10a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, Steubenville with Msgr. Gerald Calovini as celebrant.  Burial at Jefferson Memorial Park, Pittsburgh, PA.  Vigil service Friday 3:45 p.m.

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  • 09/03/2024

    Penny & Joe Nolan

    Dear Jennie, Bill & A.J., So sorry to hear of Augie's passing. We are presently in SC and are unable to personally pay our respects. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Hopefully many wonderful memories will help you through this difficult time. Fondly, Penny & Joe

  • 09/03/2024

    Patty Ferris

    Jennie, My love and prayers are with you and your wonderful family. Love you, Patty

  • 09/03/2024

    Joan Feth

    Jennie, When I saw you in the ER that day in July, I knew you were taking good care of Augie; now, you need to take good care of yourself. My heart goes out to you and your sons. Your old neighbor, Joan & Gil Feth

  • 09/03/2024

    Sheila Poole

    Jennie & family, So sorry to hear about Augie's Passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you go through this difficult time. I really enjoyed taking care of him. Take care and May God Bless All of you!

  • 09/03/2024

    Patsy Puzzuole

    To the Avoli family I offer my heart felt sympathy. I worked with Augie at Prudential in the early 80's he was my manager but more than that my friend I am writing this with a tears in y eyes because He was a great great man my wife and I speak of of Augie often I loved Him, May God Bless You as He is now blessing Augie Patsy Puzzuole

  • 09/03/2024

    Mary Susan Marino Slowikowski

    Jennie and John, so sorry about your loss. Plans for the week end will prevent me from visiting at the funeral home or attending the service. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

  • 09/03/2024

    Staff of Frontier Culture Museum

    The staff of the Frontier Culture Museum in Staunton VA, whose Executive Director is Mr. John Avoli, send their sincere sympathy to the family of Mr. August Avoli.

  • 09/03/2024

    Denese and Dale White

    We will miss Augie..Loved his grin. Loved to make him smile these past 2 years with my little Italian words. Will miss seeing him on the rocking chair on the front porch. ..but when the wind blows and his chair is rocking-I know it will be him. God bless Jennie for the wonderful care she gave him. He KNEW he was loved . She could not have given him a greater gift.

  • 09/03/2024

    Rockbridge

    Dear Avoli's, Everyone at Rockbridge sends our deepest condolances for your loss. We are all praying for your family and are he to help in anyway we can. Sincerly, Rockbridge

  • 09/03/2024

    Jeff Copeland

    Dear Jennie, A.J., and Bill, I was very sorry to hear of Augie's passing. Please let us know if we can do anything for you in your time of loss. I have lots of good memories of Augie from the baseball field. We spent many afternoons talking while leaning against the outfield fence watching A.J., Rob, Chad, Luke and the rest of the gang. Jeff Copeland

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