Saratoga Springs, NY - Augustus "Gus" James DeGregoria of Caroline Street, passed away Friday (May 21, 2010) at his residence, with his wife by his side. He was 91. Born on Feb. 19, 1919 in Saratoga Springs, NY, he was the son of the late Francisco and Petronella (Nilo) DeGregoria and a lifelong city resident. He attended St. Peter's Academy and proudly served as a corporal in the US Army during World War II with the 790th Field Artillery Battalion in the European Theater. After returning from the war, he owned a taxi service and assisted his family in operating DeGregory's Restaurant on Beekman Street. After working at the family restaurant, Gus started his own business in the Welcome Inn Tavern on Church Street. He then pursued a career as a Plant Expeditor at Espey Manufacturing for 25 years. During that time he also worked nights as a pari-mutuel clerk at Saratoga Raceway. A member of St. Clement's Church, he had served as an usher for over 60 years, was a member of the church's former Holy Name Society and was a member of American Legion Adirondack Post 70. He was an avid NY Yankees fan and loved horse racing, yet the true love of his life, is his wife, Millie. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by several brothers and sisters. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Mildred S. (Melaga) DeGregory, whom he married on Nov. 20, 1948; four daughters, Jo-Anne Cardillo (Dominic), Carolyn DeMarinis (Frank), Nancy Indiano and Kathleen Loya (Jeff) of Saratoga Springs; one son, Augustus DeGregory (Susan) of Saundertown, RI; 14 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; one brother, Andrew DeGregorio (Flo) of Saratoga Springs and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was an avid Yankee fan and loved horse racing. The true love of his life was his wife Millie. Relatives and friends may call from 9 to 11am Tuesday (May 25, 2010) at Our Lady's Chapel in the Parish Center of St. Clement's Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11am Tuesday in St. Clement's Roman Catholic Church, 231 Lake Avenue. Burial with military honors will follow in the family plot at St. Peter's Cemetery, West Avenue. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway 584-5373. Memorials may be made in his name to Glens Falls Association for the Blind, 144 Ridge Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801 (792-3421). Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.