Jeffrey R. Austin, 63, passed away peacefully at home on April 25, 2023.
He was born August 2, 1959 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Robert L. Austin, Jule A. (Williams) Austin and sister Lesley.
He lived in California and New York before moving to Mattapoisett midway into his junior year of high school in Westchester County to attend Tabor Academy. He received a B.A. in Business and an Associate Degree in Photojournalism from the University of South Florida.
He carried a 200 ton Captain’s License for many years. He was a skilled Scuba Diver as well as instructor with thousands of dives around the world. He was honored to have mapped underwater caves in Florida with the world renowned Sheck Exley.
He lived in Tortola in the BVI and St. Lucia in the Caribbean. He loved sailing, skiing, skydiving, bonfires, candle lit dinners, and a good red wine with his Pittsburgh rare steak. He went to many rock concerts and was a talented drummer.
He had a very high I.Q., a good soul, a kind heart, a genuine smile and a quick wit. He is remembered by his soulmate and wife (“T”) Teresa and many treasured friends both here in Mattapoisett and around the world.
A celebration of his truly wonderful life will be announced at a later date.
