Obituary of Augustus Iozzo

Augustus(Gus) Iozzo of Billerica, age 90, died October 15, 2020 at Care One in Lexington. He was the beloved husband of Shirley A. (Luskin) Iozzo. They recently celebrated 69 memorable years of marriage.  He was born in Watertown, May 27, 1930 the son of the late Bazil and Josephine Iozzo.  He served in the Korean War with the Army and later worked as a mechanic for 128 Saab in Wakefield until his retirement. Gus was an avid member of Billerica Minuteman Gun Club and a talented gun smith. He enjoyed working in the yard and spending time with family and friends.  His family will tell you that he loved old western movies, carving the Holiday turkey, and convincing you that something tasted horrible so that he could keep it all for himself!  He was a devoted father to his three sons,  Michael Iozzo and the late John and Joseph Iozzo, and brother to the late Fran Panaggio. Wonderful father in-law to Susan Iozzo, Ann-Marie Iozzo and the late Janet Iozzo. Loving grandfather of Jennifer Iozzo, Jessica Cornwell, Michael Iozzo, Amanda Iozzo, Nicole Iozzo, Joseph Iozzo and Thomas Iozzo and nine great grandchildren.  Visiting hours will be held in the Burns Funeral Home, 354 Boston Rd., (Rt. 3A), Billerica on Sunday, October 18, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM.  All attendees are required to wear face coverings, practice social distancing. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Augustus’ name to the American Cancer Society, https://www.cancer.org/. www.burnsfuneralhomes.com