METHUEN - Matthew B. Augusta, 68, longtime Methuen resident, passed away peacefully at his home on October 9, 2015.

Matthew was born on October 31, 1946, son of Matthew J. and Rita (White) Augusta. He was raised in Lawrence and attended Lawrence schools. Matthew is a Veteran of the United States Navy having served during Vietnam and is a life member of the VFW Post # 8349 of Methuen.

He continued his education receiving his Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from the University of Lowell. Matthew spent his career working with Hugin Sweda International of Waltham. He was a car and football enthusiast, especially for the New England Patriots.

Matthew was married to Katherine Augusta in 1972 until her passing in 2006. His surviving family members include his loving children, Rita Augusta of Irvine, CA and Matthew Augusta, Jr. and wife Megan of Deerfield, NH; grandchildren, Dante Augusta of Irvine, CA, Gaydence and Taryn Augusta of Deerfield, NH; siblings, Helen Vacca of Nashua, NH, Bruce Augusta of Chester, NH and Eddie August of Hudson, NH.

Memorial services will be held on Thursday, October 22, in the VFW Post # 8349, 26 River Street, Methuen at 6:30 PM.

Graveside Service, Friday, October 23 at 1:00 PM in the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, Boscawen, NH 03303.