August Baggiore

Augy was born in Negaunee Cambria location to John and Marietta (Dighera) Baggiore. He worked in several local mines before retiring in 1982. Augy loved sitting on his patio, visiting with family, friends, and neighbors. Everyone lovingly referred to him as “Papa Augy.” Augy was an avid fisherman and hunter – even bagging his last buck at the age of 99. His garden was the envy of the neighborhood, and he made his rounds on the town pasty circuit, cutting meat for the United Methodist Church, the Elks and the VFW. In his younger days, he played fast pitch baseball several days a week. After he retired, he volunteered at the St. Vincent de Paul Society for many years. He played cards in several different leagues and at the Ishpeming Senior Center. He was a World War II Army Air Corps veteran and a member of the VFW and Knights of Columbus. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

August was married to his loving wife Pauline for 54 years before she preceded him in death in 2003. He is survived by his children Jeanne (William) Cox, Rosemary (Tom) Stern, Mark Baggiore, and Don Blemke; his grandchildren: Jennifer (Shawn) Dumphy, Sara Martin, Brad (Kara) Cox, Jimmy (Angie) Hytinen, Jonathon Baggiore, Heather (Michael) Smith, Rebecca Stern (Josh); his great-grandchildren: Anna, Emily, Logan, Ayla, Zachary, Bennett, Reave, Liviana, and Lincoln; his sister-in-laws: Janet Genord and Jean Baggiore; as well as several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; and special neighborhood friends Nicole and Travis Barlock and their sons and Rachael and Ben Janofski and family.

Augy was preceded in death by his daughter Marcia, his parents, his brothers Tony, Tio, and Domonic, his sisters Rose, MaryAnn, and June.

August’s family will greet relatives and friends on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at St. Joseph’s Church in Ishpeming from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 pm with Father Christian Flagstadt officiating. A luncheon will follow in the church hall. The Mass will be livestreamed which can be found at ishpemingcatholic.com.

Military Honors will be accorded by the United States Army, UP Honors Team during the internment service to be held at the Negaunee Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church or the DJ Jacobetti Home for Veterans.

Augy’s obituary may also be viewed at bjorkandzhulkie.com where friends and relatives may leave a note of remembrance.