James W. Costanza

James W. Costanza, Sr. 2/26/1917 - 10/16/2007
When I was first asked if I wanted to offer the Eulogy for Grandpa, I was not sure how to answer - I have never known such an honor. In fact, it was such an honor to have known him. I would like to start with one of my own experiences. I think I was about seven, and I had a big question. Rather then ask my parents who got the rest of my big questions, this one was for Grandpa. I remember Michelle, Chrissy, Steven, Jill and Stephen were all...

Dear Jane
I am so sorry to hear about your father I know how close you were to him and how much you loved him. Please give your family my sympathy and my prays are with you to get throught these next few days that are the hardest times.
All I can say is as time goes on you will heal but never will your father leave you.
sandra

Grandpa personified dignity, grace, and love. He was a man of very few words, but everything he said was so interesting, profound, or sometimes just really funny. Not only did he speak with care, but he seemed to do everything (eat, move, think) with the greatest of care as well. Grandpa loved Grandma, and all of our family, unconditionally; and has been my pleasure to love him just as much.

I will think of Grandpa every time a cuckoo clock whistles, when I smell a tomato vine, when...

Thank you Jim for being such a great cousin to me. I will treasure all the fond memories of growing up in your home with your sister and parents you all were my special family. You and your wife Lucy will have a very special place in my heart.
Love, Cousin Ann