EGIDIO JOHN “JIGGS” AQUINO

OXFORD: Egidio J. Aquino, State Highway 220, passed away on Tuesday July 7, 2020, in New York State Veterans Home.

Born in Canastota, on February 5, 1932, he was the son of Antonio and Angelina Natoli Aquino. Jiggs attended Canastota High School, where he participated in baseball, basketball, football, marching band and chorus and later attended Morrisville College. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and later the United States Army and was stationed in Europe during the Korean War. Prior to his retirement Jiggs was employed by A. Aquino & Son Shoes and Lamson Corporation, while residing in Canastota. In 1975, he took a job with Champion International in Cattaraugus, NY. He was later employed by Cattaraugus Central Schools from 1992 as Superintendent of Building and Grounds, retiring in 1997. In 2009, Jiggs moved back to his hometown to be closer to his children and grandchildren and left behind a community of caring and loving friends. He was a vibrant part of the Cattaraugus community, and kept in contact with them as they were deeply missed. He was an avid sports fan, bowler, golfer, and tennis player, enjoyed regular family card games and trips to the casino and he was an active member in many community and youth organizations, a communicant of St. Agatha’s Church in Canastota and St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Cattaraugus. Jiggs was a caring and loving son, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and loyal friend. He was generally the center of attention and life of the party at gatherings among family and friends. Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Ron Devaul of Canastota; his three sons, John of Fayetteville, Jeff of Canastota, and James of New York, NY; a sister, Carmela “Carmie” Mirabito of Sidney, NY; two grandchildren, Jeffery Edigio (Tabatha & great-grandson Alphonse) and Alyse Marie (Chloe); and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, a brother, Louis and a sister Francis Farnach.

Jiggs’ family wishes to express their sincere thanks to the staff at the Syracuse VA Hospital and especially the New York State Veterans’ Home staff for the wonderful care and respect shown to him during his illness.

….Man can be many, but die as one. Don’t forget him, for he will never forget you.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, funeral services will be held, at the convenience of the family. Interment will be made in St. Agatha’s Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Campbell-dean Funeral Home, Inc., Canastota. Contributions, in his memory, may be made to the New York State Veterans’ Home, 4207 State Highway 220, Oxford, NY 13830. To leave a message of condolence, please visit www.campbell-dean.com. CAMPBELL-DEAN FUNERAL HOME, INC.

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