Obituary of Augustus Di Stadio

Well known, local businessman Augustus (Gus) Frank Di Stadio, Sr. 71, of Tunkhannock, PA, passed away early Friday morning, June 10, 2011, at Johns Hopkins Hospital, in Baltimore, Maryland. He was born August 7, 1939, in Mt. Vernon, New York, preceded in death by his parents, Margaret Tucci and Dominic Di Stadio. Gus graduated from Mt. St. Michael Academy, Bronx, New York, in 1957 and served in the Marine Corps, Paris Island. Gus was entrepreneurial and held several positions prior to becoming a local business owner. He was a Musician and had his own band known as Frank August and performed in country clubs throughout New York; Accountant, Humble Oil Company, Pelham, NY; Chief Business Manager and Accountant, WNEP-TV, Channel 16, Scranton, Pennsylvania; he established D’s Delicatessen in 1972 and currently owns Jewelry World, opened in 1988. He was a member of Nativity BVM Church. He was married at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Mt. Vernon, New York, July 29, 1962 and is survived by his wife of 49 years, Susan Remesic Di Stadio, sons, Michael and Augustus Jr., Tunkhannock; daughters, Christine (Houston, Texas), Regina (Weehawken, New Jersey) and daughter Julie Ann and son-in-law Thomas Gorman (Lancaster, Pennsylvania); four grandchildren Caroline, Olivia, Julia and Patrick; sister Jodie Bouvier (Westwood, New Jersey); brothers-in-law Paul Remesic (Greenwich, Connecticut) and Steven Remesic (Virginia Beach, Virginia). Gus was known for his big heart, compassion and generous soul, helping many who needed it and being a friend to everyone he met. Most importantly, Gus cherished and loved his family above all else. He was a devoted husband, father and ‘Pappy’ and could never do enough for them. He was happiest when surrounded by his family who meant everything to him. He loved his Catholic faith and Nativity BVM Church and prayed the Rosary every day. His happiest moments included family vacations at the beach, holidays and big family dinners around the dining room table where there was much laughter and storytelling. Gus was a friend to all and cared for many people in the community. His passing has created a gaping hole that can never be filled because there was only one ‘Gus.’ Over the years, Gus quietly supported local organizations and people; he truly cared for his customers, friends and will be missed by many. Gus was taken very quickly after his unexpected terminal diagnosis on April 1. Gus was the most wonderful and irreplaceable husband, greatest father and ‘Pappy’ in the world. The family will receive friends from 4-8 PM Thursday, June 16 at Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home, Inc. 73 West Tioga Street, Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania 18657. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM Friday, June 17, Nativity BVM Church, 99 East Tioga Street Route 6, Tunkhannock PA 18657. Following Mass, Gus will be laid to rest in Sunnyside Cemetery, Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to Nativity BVM Church, Tunkhannock Community Ambulance or Triton Hose Company, Tunkhannock,