| Date of Birth | March 8, 1951 |
| Passed Away | September 21, 2012 |
| Place of Residence | Arkport |
| Home State | NY |
| Service Date | September 26, 2012 |
| Service Time | 3:00 PM |
| Service Location | Heritage Hill Cemetery |
| Interment Location | Heritage Hill Cemetery |
AUSTIN L. BRIGGS
ARKPORT-Austin L. Briggs, 61, passed away unexpectedly early Friday morning (Sept. 21, 2012) at his home on Briggs Road.
Born in Hornell on March 8, 1951, he was a son of the late Leo and Leila (McGrosso) Briggs.
A resident of Arkport for most of his life, Austin was a graduate of Arkport Central School and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army with the Military Police at Ft. Gordon in Georgia, Ft. Dix in New Jersey, as well as in Vietnam from Jan. 1972 until his honorable discharge in March of 1973.
He was self employed as a dairy farmer, and along with his brother, Henry Briggs, they owned and operated L.H. Briggs, Inc. in Arkport.
Austin was a member of the Arkport Memorial American Legion Post and was a sports enthusiast who also enjoyed hunting and golfing. He will be remembered most of all for the love he had for his children and grandchildren.
His family includes his three children, Erik (Julie) Briggs of Arkport, Alice Briggs of Sebastopol, Ca. and ElizabethBriggs (Joseph Salkaus) of Farmington, N.H.; his four grandchildren, Erin and Justin Briggs of Arkport and Isabella and Rhome D’Amico of Sebastopol, Ca.; his brother, Henry (Signe) Briggs of Arkport; his sister, Rebecca (Henry) Hedden of Pennsylvania; his companion, Grace Kruzinski of Arkport; also his two aunts and nieces, nephews and cousins.
There will be no calling hours. Friends are invited to meet his family at Heritage Hill Cemetery in Arkport where a graveside service, with military honors, will be held in his memory at 3 p.m. Wednesday (September 26, 2012) with the Rev. Steven Jewell officiating.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in his memory to the Arkport Memorial American Legion Post.
Arrangements are with the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc. 285 Main St., Hornell, NY.
Austin was a wonderful man who enjoyed having a good time. He will be remembered fondly by those who knew and loved him. So sorry for your families loss.
Henry, Eric & family,
We send our condolences to all. Will keep you in our prayers.
Gene & Pat Drum
Cohocton, NY
I loved going up to the farm and playing and causing trouble. I am sure Austin also loved having a bunch of screaming girls invading his space. All my love thoughts and prayers to all in the Briggs family
Dear Henry and Rebecca,
I am so sorry to hear of Austin’s passing.
Although we have not seen you in years, I have fond memories of times spent at your farm in Arkport.
May happy memories and God’s grace bring you comfort.
Peg (Thomas) Claremont
Sincere condolences to the family of Austin Briggs. I got reacquainted with Austin after returning to Steuben County. We discussed his service in Vietnam..sadly too many Nam Vets are dying too young He will be missed!
Eric, Henry,and all the Briggs,
We are so sorry to hear about Austin. He was a great neighbor, always dropping everything to help us out when we needed it. Our prayers are with you all.
Walt & Brenda Pakkala
Erik;
We are so sorry to hear of your father’s passing.
Please accept our condolences.
Dwight & Deanne
I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts. Angela
May you rest in peace