Quattrocchi, Augustus John It is with profound sadness that his family announces the peaceful passing of Augustus John Quattrocchi on Sunday, January 14th, 2018 in his 97th year. He was the beloved husband and best friend of Mary (nee Longo) and much loved and respected father of Anne Marie (David) Austin, Joe (Carol), John (Angela), Annette (Derick) Buffam. Dear grandfather of Scott, Kristi, Lianne, Heather, Lauren, Katherine, Thomas, Jessica, Alexander and Jacob and great grandfather of Duncan, Oliver, Adelaide and Errol. Gus was the dear brother of Mary Pizzo of St. Catherines. He was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Agatha (Cutrara) Quattrocchi, brothers Murray, Phillip, Joseph and sisters Christine and Rosie. Gus was born in Belleville, Ontario on December 21st, 1921 and moved to Perth in 1922 where he became an active member and advocate of the community. He spend 3 ½ years writing and publishing a book on "The Merchants, Professionals and Tradespeople of Perth" donating the proceeds from the sales to the Perth Museum. Gus received the Ontario Heritage Foundation Award in 1998 and the Perth Medal in 2000. He was a proud Charter Honourable Life member of Perth Council 3531 Knights of Columbus and J.L. Wilhelm Assembly #2783 4th Degree. Over the years Gus was also a member of The Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, St. John The Baptist Parish, LACAC, Probus Club, Perth Museum Board, Committee of Adjustment, Curling Club and founder of the Perth Stamp Club. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Friday, January 19th, 2018 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 11:00 A.M. at St. John's Church, Perth. Interment St. John's Cemetery. In remembrance of Gus, contributions to Canadian National Institute for the Blind (C.N.I.B) or the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.