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Sidney Nathaniel Askew, Jr.

  • November 21, 2011
  • Virginia Beach, Virginia
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“Courtney: I am saddened to learn of Sid's death. We shared many good times in the service of Virginia Stage Company. He was an effective and steady...Read More » ”
1 of 5 | Posted by: Robert E. Brown - VA

“Courtney: I am saddened to learn of Sid's death. We shared many good times in the service of Virginia Stage Company. He was an effective and steady...Read More » ”
2 of 5 | Posted by: Robert E. Brown - VA

“Courtney: I am saddened to learn of Sid's death. We shared many good times in the service of Virginia Stage Company. He was an effective and steady...Read More » ”
3 of 5 | Posted by: Robert E. Brown - VA

“Courtney - we will miss your father - he was always very kind and always gracious. God Bless your family. ”
4 of 5 | Posted by: Bruce & Leah Melcher - VA

“Dear Courtney and family, We were old friends of your father and mother, both of whom were wonderful people. Bill attended Atlantic Christian...Read More » ”
5 of 5 | Posted by: Bill and Lucy Varker - Chesapeake, VA


Sidney Nathaniel Askew, Jr., 75, of Virginia Beach, VA, passed away November 21, 2011. He was surrounded by his beloved cats, Socks and Madison. A native of Norfolk, VA, he was the son of the late Lucy Belle and Sidney Nathaniel Askew. Sid was the owner of Hamilton Insurance Agency but devoted much of his time to several local organizations. He was past President and long-time member of the Norfolk Sports Club and past Chairman of the Norfolk International Azalea Festival. Although first to admit that he possessed no theatrical talent, Sid was passionate about theater and served as a board member and past President of the Virginia Stage Company. In his spare time, Sid enjoyed golfing at the Princess Anne Country Club, cheering on the Washington Redskins and tending to his famous rose gardens. He was a graduate of Granby High School and Atlantic Christian College and member of First Presbyterian Church of Virginia Beach. Sid is survived by his daughter, Courtney Askew Martone and husband Peter Wayne Martone, Jr. A funeral service will be held at First Presbyterian Church, Virginia Beach on Tuesday at 2 p.m. A reception will be held at the Princess Anne Country Club immediately following the church service. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Virginia Stage Company.