Obituary of Barbara R. August

Barbara R. August (nee Tizio) passed away peacefully on August 13, 2020. She was the devoted mother of Kristin August and Mark Tartaglione, and son in-law Anthony Brutto. She is also survived by her beloved sister Jane Tizio of Winchester VA, her brother Bart Tizio and his wife Deborah, of Allentown PA, 5 nieces and nephews and 10 great-nieces and nephews. She was the cherished God-mother of Renee LoGrande. She is also survived byher ex-husband Ken August, and many loving cousins and friends. Barbara was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1944. She then lived in New Orleans for a short time while her father, a U.S. Navy airplane mechanic, was stationed there. When WWII ended her parents, Bart and Marie Tizio, returned to Brooklyn where Barbara was raised. She graduated from New Utrecht High School and then attended the School of Visual Arts in NYC. She met and married Ken August, while working at Crane and Canton. Although they later divorced, they remained very close friends throughout her life. She remained in Brooklyn until she moved to Staten Island in 2008. She had many jobs over her life but did not find her career until she began working at Dial 7 Car and Limousine Service. Shebegan as a phone operator, then worked her way up to Executive Assistant and stayed with the company for over 30years. Barbara was like part of the family, and remained that way even after her retirement. She loved cooking, old movies, the Yankees and spending time with her children. She was a generous woman, and tried to help those close to her whenever she could. Family and friends may visit on Sunday, 8/30, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. Due to the current health crisis the number of visitors into the funeral home will be limited and all visitors must wear a mask.