Obituary for Joseph Dominic Costantino
Joseph Dominic Costantino, a lifelong resident of Cos Cob, CT, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021 at the age of 88 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He died peacefully at home with loved ones surrounding him. Joseph is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lois Costantino, of Cos Cob, CT; his sister, Paula Belmont of Greenwich, CT; his three sons and their families, Joseph & Roseann Costantino, Ann & Spencer Pullins of Dayton, OH; Salvatore Costantino and Monica O’Brien, A.J. O’Brien-Costantino, Christine O'Brien-Costantino, Michael O'Brien-Costantino, and Birgitta O'Brien-Costantino of Newtown, CT; and Michael Costantino & Trina Wong of Fairfield, CT; as well as many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Joe was predeceased by his mother Anna, father Pasquale, brother Tony, and grandson, Bryce Costawong.
Joe was beloved by all who knew him. He was a devoted, selfless and loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He was a good man whose life was centered in caring for those he loved…and having a good laugh.
Joe graduated number 3 in his class at Greenwich High School in 1950 and then worked for 50 years as an automobile salesman and manager for Ford, Buick, and Subaru. Most notable were his many years at New England Motors, Putnam Buick and Rye Ford Subaru. He was respected by his co-workers, won numerous awards, and had volumes of repeat customers because he was a ‘family guy’ and an honest and straight shooter who sold you what you wanted, not what he was selling.
Joe was an avid N.Y Jets and Cincinnati Reds fan, golfer, and bowler, and loved coaching Little League baseball. He served the community as an active member of the Knights of Columbus and President of the Kiwanis Club. Later in life he developed a knack for cooking with family members relishing his brownies, cheesecake and banana bread.
A devoted Catholic from cradle to grave, he lived a life in deeds that honored his namesake, St. Joseph. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00a.m. on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Saint Catherine of Siena Church, 4 Riverside Avenue, Riverside, CT 06878.
Joe was beloved by all who knew him. He was a devoted, selfless and loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He was a good man whose life was centered in caring for those he loved…and having a good laugh.
Joe graduated number 3 in his class at Greenwich High School in 1950 and then worked for 50 years as an automobile salesman and manager for Ford, Buick, and Subaru. Most notable were his many years at New England Motors, Putnam Buick and Rye Ford Subaru. He was respected by his co-workers, won numerous awards, and had volumes of repeat customers because he was a ‘family guy’ and an honest and straight shooter who sold you what you wanted, not what he was selling.
Joe was an avid N.Y Jets and Cincinnati Reds fan, golfer, and bowler, and loved coaching Little League baseball. He served the community as an active member of the Knights of Columbus and President of the Kiwanis Club. Later in life he developed a knack for cooking with family members relishing his brownies, cheesecake and banana bread.
A devoted Catholic from cradle to grave, he lived a life in deeds that honored his namesake, St. Joseph. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00a.m. on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Saint Catherine of Siena Church, 4 Riverside Avenue, Riverside, CT 06878.