Earl August Aversano, of Williamsburg, died peacefully in the presence of his loving family at Sentara Regional Medical Center on Aug. 11, 2014. He was 78.
He was born in Trenton, N.J. on April 20, 1936, and grew up in the Chambersburg neighborhood of Trenton. He went to Trenton Catholic School for Boys and later graduated from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh with a Bachelor’s of Science, subsequently obtaining a master’s degree.
He joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1955 and went on to be an officer in the U.S. Army, although he was always a Marine at heart! He worked for many years in the medical industry and became an entrepreneur, starting his own successful business in that industry.
He met his wife, Joan, in 1964; they married in May of 1966 and subsequently had three children (Earl, Jason and Jennifer). He raised his family in Medford, N.J. but moved to Williamsburg in 2007 with his wife to enjoy their retirement.
Mr. Aversano had many interests but most of all he was an avid history buff with a passion especially for the American Revolution, the Civil War and WWII, and was able to express his love for history through involvement in the hobby of Civil War reenacting. With his son, Earl, he founded the Eighth New Jersey Volunteer Infantry, a regiment which had its baptism of fire at the 1862 Battle of Williamsburg. He also appeared in the movies “Gettysburg” and “Gods and Generals.”
He loved animals and had many beloved pets, including several dogs and a cat. He also dearly loved all of his family.
Mr. Aversano was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Helen and his sisters, Dolores and Vivian (husband, Murray).
He is survived by his wife, Joan; his three children, Earl, Jason and Jennifer (husband, Karim); his two grandchildren, Josephine and Maverick; and his loving and goofy Old English Sheepdog, Madison, whom he and his family affectionately call “Maddie.”
A visitation is scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17, 2014, at Bucktrout Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 18, 2014, at St. Bede Catholic Church in Williamsburg.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his name to The Prostate Cancer Foundation and The American Cancer Society.
Please leave online condolences for the family at Bucktrout Funeral Home.
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