Dominick 'Punchy' August SIDNEY _ Dominick "Punchy" August of Sidney and formerly of Crystal River, Fla., passed away peacefully in his home under the care of Hospice on Monday, Aug. 9, 2010. Dominick was born in Schenectady on April 2, 1921, son of Dominick and Jennie August. He attended Draper High School. Dominick joined Camp S-100 of the Civilian Conservation Corps in Masonville from 1938 to 1941. He was very proud to be a part of the CCCs and remained a lifetime member. He was an amateur boxer and won many matches. He taught many of the kids in Sidney to box. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in July of 1942. He served in the Pacific and attained the rank of Master Sergeant. He returned to Sidney in January of 1946, and eventually took a job at Wadsworth and Sons where he was manager until he retired in 1982. In June 1946, Dominick married Roberta Dalrymple. He was a sports enthusiast and played on the Sidney Cardinal football team in the late 1940s. He was an avid golfer and scored five holes-in-one in his lifetime. Dominick is survived by his wife, Bobbie, of Sidney; two daughters, Jennie Watson of Sidney and Nikki VanVoris of Sidney; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; a brother, Richard of Lisle, Ill.; special goddaughter, Nancy Gunn; close friend, Scott Morrow and his family; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by five brothers; four sisters; and a nephew. According to his wishes, there will be no calling hours or funeral service. Private graveside services will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.