Charles J. Costa

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Charlie was a skilled and talented educational leader. His work as Director of the NW IN Educational Service Center resulted in many positive advantages for educators and students in school districts across the Region. He consistently took action to meet multiple needs of educators from diverse districts. He was dedicated to advancing education and meeting needs often in demanding conditions. Charlie was always professional, kind, and addressed people with dignity. I learned much from...

My love for Julie, Alex, and Andrew and families. Garry and I have wonderful memories of the time we spent with Charlie and Julie. Please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Garry and Sabrina Szostek

How difficult to say farewell to such a nice, lifelong friend, Dr. Charles Costa! My memory goes back to 56 years ago. It all started with his wife, Julie who I met in June of 1968 shortly after I turned 15 when she came to visit my birth place in Eritrea(my country of origin that was part of Ethiopia at that time). She offered to help me financially with my high school studies and took me to Mekele,Tigray where she was serving as a nurse. Julie was single at that time but soon met with her...

Charlie was a special man and a great educator. His friendship will always be revered. When I shared the sad news of his passing with my three daughters, who only knew Charlie when they were young children during our year in Bloomington, their reaction was universal. "Dad, he was just the nicest man." He was indeed. Deepest condolences to Julie and Alex and Andrew.

Julie, Sincere condolences to you and your family. Charlie was one of the good guys. Dan and Peggy Mock

My sincere condolences to the Costa family. Dr. Costa and his family were wonderful next door neighbors who became good friends. He will be missed by all who knew him.

I am so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful neighbor to my grandparents, Armando and Remidios Yanez of Lake Station.