He was born and raised in Bergenfield, NJ, the son of the late August and Kathryn (Diana) Menchini. After graduating High School, August served honorably with the US Army in the Vietnam War, he was stationed in Europe. After the war he completed his undergraduate degree at Fordham University and Master’s degree in Employee Labor Relations at Rutgers University.
August worked in Human Resources with several hospitals in NJ, VT and Long Island, NY. He retired in 2012 as Human Resource Director of Eastern Long Island Hospital.
August lived in Greenport, Long Island, NY before moving to the Cape 11 years ago and setting in East Dennis.
August was a selfless, kind, loving man. He was a good and faithful friend and saw the best in everyone, he generated warmth and positive relationships. He loved meeting people and getting to know them. August lovingly embraced his wife’s family. He never missed a Holiday, birthday or graduation.
August was also very jovial and quick with a joke. He was known for his effortless style of dress and collection of fedora hats. His favorite pastimes were reading military history, politics; traveling, especially to Italy and sports, especially the Red Sox. He was a 2x finisher of the New York Marathon.
August is predeceased by his twin brother Stephen (2016) and his young sister Patricia. August is survived by Janet Weatherbe, his son Ian (wife Paige) Menchini and their daughter Nora of Ipswich, MA; his son Zachary (wife Christina) Menchini and their son Frederick of Portland, OR. He is also survived by several loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces & great-nephews.
Family and Friends will gather on Saturday, December 14th from 3-4:30 p.m. at Doane, Beal & Ames, 729 Route 134, S. Dennis, MA 02660 followed by a private reception with details provided at the Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to MSPCA Cape Cod, 1577 Falmouth Road, Centerville, MA 02632.
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