Joseph E. Auger, Jr., 82, of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the husband of Joan A. (Teixeira) Auger with whom he shared 59 years of marriage.
Born in New Bedford, a son of the late Joseph E. Auger, Sr. and Philomena (Soares) Auger, he was a lifelong resident of the city and a graduate of New Bedford High School.
Mr. Auger served in the United States Air Force.
He began his 35 year career for the City of New Bedford as an Inspector then as Director of Minimum Housing for the Board of Health until his retirement.
Joseph was a true family man who loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He took great pleasure in taking long drives with his wife.
Surviving in addition to his wife Joan are his children, Deborah J. Braga and her husband John of New Bedford, Stephen J. Auger and his wife Ann of New Bedford and Joseph S. Auger and his wife Dawn of Dartmouth; a brother, Roger Auger and his wife Anne and a sister, Flora Perry all of New Bedford; five grandchildren, Joey Auger, Jacob Braga and fiancé Naomi Rosinha, Andrea Cabral and husband Brandon, Brieanne Braga and Manisha Auger; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
His Funeral will be held on Friday, August 31, 2018 at 9 a.m. from the ROCK Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Mary’s Church, 343 Tarkiln Hill Rd., New Bedford. Burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visiting hours Thursday 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the local Disabled American Veterans.
For online tributes please visit: www.rock-funeralhome.com
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