August T. Scotto, 88, of Hamilton Square, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at home. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, he resided in Hamilton Square for over 55 years. A US Navy veteran, he served on the U.S.S Tarawa during WWII. August was a talented artist and a graduate of the School of the Industrial Arts in New York City. As a freelance cartoonist he worked for several companies including PS Magazine, DC and Marvel Comics and was once a partner of Wally Wood. August also worked as a political cartoonist. During the Iowa Caucus in 1980, he met President Ronald Reagan who thanked him for his work and support to the Republican Party. August was also an active member of the Hamilton Twp. Seniors Club and the Hamilton Republicans.

Son of the late Aniello and Mary Aveta Scotto, he was predeceased by his wife, Carmen Gaud Scotto. August is survived by his loving children, Joseph, John, Elizabeth Ann and Arnold Vincent and his wife Patricia; his grandchildren, Joseph Anthony and his wife Lisa, Bridgette and her husband, Frank, John August, Patrick and Elizabeth; his brother and sister, Vincent and Connie as well as several nieces and a nephew.

A visitation will be held Sunday, March 20th from 2-5pm at the Peppler Funeral Home, 114 S. Main St., Allentown. Interment will be held Monday at 10:30 am at the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Cemetery, Arneytown.