Augustine "Augie" R. Simone

Augustine "Augie" Simone 88 of Aurora passed away Monday, January 24, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 23, 1934 in Lowellville, Ohio to Pete and Eva (Delisio) Simone.  Augie was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, an avid golfer and a long time Cleveland sports fan.  He particularly loved the Browns.  Augie was an accomplished saxophone player.  He was a proud member of the Mt. Carmel Band of Lowellville, OH since he was in high school, the Penn Ohio Polka Pals and joined his best friend in founding the Del Rezek Orchestra in 1955.  Augie had a long career with Revco/CVS drug stores.  He opened and managed the Somerset, PA Distribution Center where he was an active member of the community.  He was honored as Rotarian of the Year, served as President of the Chamber of Commerce and was active in a variety of youth sports organizations.  Re-locating to Ohio, he continued his career and retired as the VP of Distribution Center Personnel, but family was his passion.  He was especially proud of his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was their number one fan and spent many hours attending their events.  Augie leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 67 years and high school sweetheart Dorothy (Mayberry), children Nora (Scott) Walker, Dave (Gayle) Simone, Tom (Dawn) Simone and Steve Simone, grandchildren Erin (Robbie) Katzenmeyer, Matt (Danielle) Simone, Megan (Paul II) Minotti, Jessica (fiancé, Colin McCabe) Simone, Robby Simone, great grandchildren Khloe and Logann Katzenmeyer, Claire Simone, Paul III (Trip) and Arline Minotti and a sister Ellen (Albert) Sanata. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Stella Derenzo. Calling hours will be from 5 - 8 PM Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Shorts Spicer Crislip Funeral Home Streetsboro Chapel. Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 28, 2022 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Aurora with Father Shawn Conoboy officiating. Entombment will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery in Twinsburg. Memorial can be made to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 342 S. Chillicothe Road, Aurora, Ohio 44202.