Obituary of Augustus Hydrick Davis

Augustus ''Augie'' Hydrick Davis, age 77, died Monday, April 5, 2010 at home in Wayne. Mr. Davis was born June 19, 1932 in Paterson, the son of the late A. Hydrick and the late Grace (Hughes) Davis. He lived in Wayne for over 50 years. Mr. Davis served in the US Army in Germany from 1949 to 1952. He retired from PSE&G in Clifton, NJ in March 1992 where he was a lineman and a line inspector for 38 years. Mr. Davis was an avid NY Yankee fan. He also coached little league baseball and Wayne PAL basketball. Mr. Davis is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Linda (Smyth); his loving sons, Gregg and his wife Dorothea and Scott and his wife Marly; and 6 devoted grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brother Roger in 1995. Visiting hours will be Thursday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be Friday at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. There will be a private cremation. Memorial donations in Augie's name may be made to: American Parkinson Disease Association, 135 Parkinson Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10305 or the charity of your choice.