John Frederick August, 85, died July 19, 2012, at VNA Hospice House.
He was born in Paterson, N.J., and lived in Vero Beach since 1970, coming from New Jersey.
He served in the Navy during World War II.
Prior to retirement, he was a master carpenter.
He was a member of the Vero Beach Yacht Club and the Italian-American Club.
Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Beverly August, of Vero Beach; daughters, Pam August, of Vero Beach and Susan August, of San Francisco; stepdaughters, Barbara Summerlin, of Vero Beach, Linda Montgomery, of Fort Pierce, Colleen Zicari, of Vero Beach and Sharon Wells, of Vero Beach; sister, Jane Rosamilia, of New York; brother, Theodore De’Augustinis; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to VNA Hospice Foundation: 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
No services are planned at this time.
Arrangements are by Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory in Vero Beach.
A guestbook is available at www.seawindsfh.com.