I'm cleaning out my mail boxes and found the obit which I meant to send to the list. I know we have a few Tefts researchers out there. Lisa August M. Tefts Jr. Sunday Republican (Springfield, MA) December 25, 2005 Author: ClassifiedSunday Republican (Springfield) 1958 - 2005 WESTFIELD - AUGUST M. "Augie" TEFTS Jr. , 47, of Westfield died Friday December 23rd 2005 at home. He was born May 10, 1958 in Westfield to August M. and Wanda T. (Brach) Tefts. He attended local schools and graduated from Westfield Trade School in 1975, receiving an Associates Degree from Quincy College and his Bachelors from Anna Maria College. He was a Patrolman for the Westfield Police Dept. He was appointed to the Reserves in 1988 and became a member of the force in 1990. Prior to that he worked at the Coliseum in West Springfield, drove bus for the Lecrenski Brothers was a custodian at Westfield High School. He was a foxhole member of American Legion Post 124. He was also a member of St. Rocco's Club, the Italian Fraternal Club and The Fraternal Order of Elks all in Westfield. He was a member of the I.B.P.O. Augie ran an annual bus trip from Rally's to Fenway Park every year and was an avid Red Sox and Minnesota Vikings fan. He leaves his wife of four years Robine J. (Moriarty) Tefts. He also leaves his beloved mother Wanda T. Tefts of Westfield, two sisters Holly C. Tefts of Westfield and Clara (Fatty) Beaulieu and her husband Al of Westfield. A niece Michele Skop and nephew Gregory Skop of Southwick. He also leaves his mother-in-law Sherry L. Moriarty of Westfield and his brother- in- law Robert E. Moriarty and his fianc Jessica LaPanne of Agawam. Augie also leaves his two special girls Taffy and Tasha and many many friends. He was predeceased by his father in 2001. The Funeral will be Tuesday at 8:30 am from the Firtion-Adams Funeral Service 76 Broad St. Westfield followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial in Our Lady of the Blessed Sacraments Church's Parish Center, 127 Holyoke Rd, Westfield with burial to follow in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in Westfield. Calling hours will be Monday from 4-8 pm. Donations may be made to the M.S.P.C.A 171 Union St. Springfield, MA 01105. firtionadams.com Edition: ALL Section: Obits Page: A21 Index Terms: OBITUARY; OBITUARY Copyright, 2005, The Republican Company, Springfield, MA. All Rights Reserved. Used by NewsBank with Permission. Record Number: MERLIN_3616480