Lorman Anthony Augustowski

Lorman "Augie" Augustowski, a resident of Cortlandt Manor, passed away on December 15, 2024. He was 85 years old. Lorman was born in Peekskill on August 24, 1939 to the late Stephen Anthony and Amalia "Molly" Ann (Smigala) Augustowski. He served in the United States Army from 1961-1963.

Augie attended McKinley School then advanced to Peekskill Military Academy, graduating in 1957. After graduation he then went on to Norwich University in Vermont earning a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. He was an avid shooter and competed on the rifle team for both PMA and Norwich where he received numerous awards for his marksmanship. He enjoyed Boy Scouts as a youth where he proudly earned the Eagle Scout award then later became a scoutmaster. In his teens he joined the Civil Air Patrol where he met his future wife, Nancy. They were married at the Church of the Assumption after graduation in 1961. Upon completion of his military service, the couple moved back to Peekskill and started a family.

After 10 years working at AT&T on such things as the Trans Continental Cable and communication satellites, he decided to venture out full time pursuing his hobby in offset printing. Merit Printing & Publishing quickly grew into the family business and moved to Washington Street where it was located for over 40 years. He shrugged off retirement and downsized over the past few years but continued in the trade until early this year.

Always interested in local history and the community, Augie joined the Lincoln Society and volunteered at the Peekskill Museum where he enjoyed reminiscing and giving the occasional speech on one of his favorite topics. Being particularly passionate about the memory of the Peekskill Military Academy, he took on the challenge of re-establishing the Alumni Association in which he worked tirelessly on many projects to preserve and archive the legacy of the school. 

He is survived by his three children, Sherri (Kevin) Young, Brian Augustowski and Sandra Soriano, his granddaughter Samantha (Jennifer) as well as his precious little kitty Lucky.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 57 years Nancy "Tootie" (Sutyak) Augustowski, his parents and his grandson Christopher.

Visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, December 17th from 4-8 p.m. at Edward F. Carter Funeral Home, 170 Kings Ferry Rd., Montrose, NY 10548. A funeral service is scheduled at the funeral home on Wednesday, December 18th at 10:30 a.m. Interment to follow at Assumption Cemetery, 1055 Oregon Rd., Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in his honor to Peekskill Museum, 124 Union Ave., Peekskill, NY 10566.