Roberta (Knoll) Augostini
Roberta (Knoll) Augostini, 80, of Bradenton and formerly of Anna Maria Island, died Nov. 16, surrounded by her loving family in Bradenton.
She was born Oct. 10, 1942, in Salinas, California.
She graduated from East High School in Rochester, New York, in 1960. She worked as a legal secretary and paralegal for many years in Rochester, then in real estate after “retiring” to Bradenton in 1993.
She married Carl Augostini, her best friend and the love of her life in 1963. Together they especially enjoyed time with family, friends and their life on Anna Maria Island. She worshipped the sun, walks on the beach and bike rides on the island. She was an outstanding cook and loved to entertain and celebrate every day. She loved animals, music, reading, dining, traveling and holiday baking and decorating.
She was extremely proud of her children and grandchildren.
No service is planned at this time. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to Mrs. Augostini’s favorite charity, St. Jude’s Research Hospital. Condolences may be made at www.brownandsonsfuneral.com.
Mrs. Augostini is survived by her children and their spouses; Craig and Lisa and Carla and Derek Dobbertin; grandchildren Nicholas and Suzy and Louis and Mary Jacobs; brother, Kurt and wife Diane Knoll and literally hundreds of nieces and nephews.
Francis ‘Frank’ Hall
Francis “Frank” Hall, 81, of Narragansett, Rhode Island, and Holmes Beach, died Nov. 16, surrounded by family.
He grew up in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and was a graduate of La Salle Academy and Providence College. He remained an active alumnus of the college, establishing the Frank and Kathleen Hall Scholarship Fund to assist students with financial needs and served as a member of the buildings and properties committee. He also was an avid supporter of PC basketball and hockey.
Mr. Hall was a member of Point Judith Country Club and the Dunes Club.
He had a 32-year career at CVS, retiring in 2004 as senior vice president of real estate. He then served at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank as executive vice president until 2010. In retirement, he established Frank Hall Consulting LLC.
He cherished every moment spent with his family and especially his grandchildren. They truly were his greatest joy.
Mass and internment were held in Rhode Island.
Memorial donations may be made to Saint Thomas More Parish Mission, 53 Rockland St., Narragansett, RI 02882 or to the Hall Scholarship Fund, Providence College Office of Annual Giving, Harkins Hall 412, 1 Cunningham Square, Providence, RI 02918-0001. Condolences may be made to thequinnfuneralhome.com.
Mr. Hall is survived by his wife of 58 years, Kathleen S. (Deslaurier); children Joseph of Keymar, Maryland, Susan of Attleboro, Massachusetts, James of Newport, Rhode Island, and Jonathan of Washington, D.C.; daughters-in-law Camby, Claire, and Katie; and grandchildren Kane, Taylor, Brady, Henry and Posey.
Jon Bruce Holcomb
Jon Bruce Holcomb, 74, of Holmes Beach, died Nov. 2 at home due to a chronic medical condition.
He was born to James and Anna (Keers) Holcomb Jan. 4, 1948.
He spent his childhood and teen years in Peekskill, New York, excelling in sports, including football, baseball, and basketball. He graduated from the State University of New York at Oswego, where he met the love of his life Wendy (Krehbiel) and went on to become a beloved art teacher.
Ever the industrious spirit, he took a hiatus from teaching during which he founded and ran a successful sporting goods store and a limousine company, eventually returning to teaching art and also served as a revered basketball and golf coach before retiring.
Mr. Holcomb was known for his love of golf, having won championships and tournaments and scoring six lifetime holes-in-one. He was a good friend and teammate to those lucky enough to share the links with him at the Key Royale Club or the Oswego Country Club. On the course, he was his own critic, while encouraging and cheering on others.
His love of golf was second only to the love he had for his family and friends.
Mr. Holcomb asked there be no funeral services. Rather, a celebration of his life will be announced at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to 4 Lucky Dog Pet Rescue, 4414 Gentrice Drive, Valrico FL 33596, Underdog Rescue in Bradenton or Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Holmes Beach.
Mr. Holcomb is survived by a loving wife of 54 years, Wendy; sons J.T. and Jeff; daughters-in-law Paula and Jennifer; grandchildren Lily, Katie, Charlie and A.J.; and countless dear friends, undoubtedly with fond memories and a great Holcomb story or two.