Whitman – Augustine T. “Augie” Walackas 92, passed away peacefully in his Whitman home and surrounded by his loving family on Monday January 10. He was the beloved husband and best friend of 42 years to Jane (MacKenzie) Walackas.
Born in Bridgewater, MA he was the son of the late Anthony and Catherine (Koudis) Walackas, and was very proud of his Lithuanian heritage.
Augie started driving race cars in 1949 and successfully raced at many tracks around the country including New England, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Georgia and Florida. Before his passing he had the distinction of being one of the oldest living NASCAR drivers.
He owned many auto repair business and could fix anything. Give him an engine that would not run and he would “Augieize” it and it was fixed! He had also taught auto mechanics at South Shore Vo-tech for a short time. He was an avid collector of antique automobiles and belonged to many area auto clubs. In addition he collected antique radios and phonographs and enjoyed the challenge of restoring them. He truly loved his many pets.
Augie had volunteered with the local meals on wheels for many years.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Alzaim and Dr. Everett.
In addition to his beloved wife Jane he is survived by his loving daughters Cathy Estey and her husband Dave of Easton, Lynne Pinkstaff and her husband William of Raleigh, NC, and Heidi Bastek and her husband Joe of Whitman, and his step-son Gary Pike of Whitman. He is also survived by his seven grandchildren whom he adored Stephanie Walackas, Kelly & Danny Estey, Paul Malcolm, Sean Pinkstaff, Ramona Bastek and Gary Pike Jr., and his great grandchildren Richie, Matthew and Christopher Romero.
His services will be held Saturday January 15 at 8:15 AM from the Blanchard Funeral Chapel Plymouth Street (Rt. 58 at the rotary) Whitman, followed by a funeral mass at 9 AM in the Holy Ghost Church, Whitman. Burial will follow in the Calvary Cemetery, Brockton. Visiting hours will be held Friday January 14 from 2-4 PM and 7:30-9 PM. In lieu of flowers donations in his name may be made to Hospice of the South Shore 100 Bay State Drive / Box 859060, Braintree, MA 02185