Richard F. "Dick" Augustine

Richard F. “Dick” Augustine, 72, of Altoona, Pennsylvania entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 31, 2026 surrounded by his family at the VA home in Hollidaysburg.

Dick was born on June 15, 1953, in Alexandria, Virginia to the late Majorie (Ruggiero) and George Augustine.

In addition to his parents, Richard is preceded in death by his loving children; Richard F. Augustine, Jr., and Kristen Miller and a brother Ronald Augustine.

Dick is survived by the love of his life, Nadine (Albright) Augustine whom he married at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church on August 5, 1972, as well as his loving grandchildren Miranda (Zack Hoskinson) Eckenroad, Richard Augustine III of Florida, his great-grandchildren, Lager, Gunner, and Benjamin.

Dick was Christian by faith and graduated from Altoona High School in 1972. Shortly thereafter, Dick served our country in the United States Marine Corps. After his services, Dick worked as a Veteran police officer at the Van Zandt VA Medical Center in Altoona before retiring after 23 years. 

Funeral services for Dick will be held privately with the family at Calvary Cemetery with Military Honors.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be sent to the Hollidaysburg VA Home, 138 Veterans Blvd., Duncansville, PA., 16635. 

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