Mr. Austin was born in Copiague, L.I., to his late parents, Walter and Helen (nee Duerr). He succeeded in his career as a Draftsman with Local #28, from which he retired. He was a proud military Veteran, having served our country with the United States Air Force. Mr. Austin was a member of the Amityville-Copiague American Legion.

He is predeceased by his beloved wife, Marguerite (nee Koehler), two sons, Larry and Keith; grandchildren Joseph and Jennifer; and great-grandson Tyler. . Surviving are his children Diana Hamlett and son-in-law, Brad; Dawn; Walter; Matt and daughter-in-law, Rita; Michael and David. He is also survived by his fifteen grandchildren - April, Chelly, Christine, Christopher, David, Heather, Corey, Teresa, Timothy, Andrew, Michael Edward, Ashley and David Henry; and his great-grandchildren - Christina, Joseph, Dylan, Jennifer, Alanah, Billy Ray, Brittany, Catherine, Jessica, Joanna, Kristian, Aiden, Maddox and Braylee.

Family and friends will gather at the funeral home on Thursday, August 2nd, from 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 p.m. On Thursday evening, the American Legion will offer services at 8:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be offered on Friday, August 3rd at 9:30 a.m., at St. Martin of Tours R.C. Church in Amityville. Interment will follow at Trinity Cemetery, Albany Avenue, Amityville; with Military Honors conducted by the U.S. Air Force Ceremonial Guard.