Samuel Costanzo

Sam was always a gentleman and so kind. When I lived in Branford, he was always" going and doing" things. A Pisano!

Sam was one of the best teachers I had at Quinnipiac and I always looked forward to seeing him. I loved talking about music as well as the New York Yankees with him and he will be sorely missed

Dear Lucy and family. We were so saddened to learn of Sam passing. He certainly etched a place in our hearts and we will always hold all the memories we have of him especially thru high school and on. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours at this time. In much love
Terri and Joe Cuticelli.

Sam was one of the first people to take me under his wing when I began my career as a musician in CT. I worked with him for many years as a drummer and as an instructor at QU. He always made me laugh and was always available to talk and offer advice. I will miss him.

Anthony DeQuattro

My sincerest sympathies to the entire Costanzo Family.
I knew Sam for over 50 years. From high school to the present.
His many years of teaching at QU are a tribute to his love of music and his students. His bringing the Jazz Festival to Quinnipiac was extraordinary. The names of most of the great jazz musicians of that time is awesome. We all got to see and hear the great ones. He along with his brother Sonny and producer Bill Burns were a positive influence on thousands of...

Lucy &family.. so very sad to have heard of sams passing,, he was a sweet man,, & my dad worked w/him at college. love beth bernard & my father stu bernard..

My Heartfelt, and Sincere condolences go out to the entire Costanzo family.I first met Sam when I was in high school where I was a classmate of his son Severio. Sam was a professor of mine at Quinnipiac University, where I worked closely with him on the (then) Quinnipiac College Intercolligiate Jazz Festival. I learned so much from Sam, and we produced many wonderful shows, and I will cherish those memories.
May God Bless you Sam! Rest in Peace...

I'm sad to hear of Sam's passing. He was a kind and generous person. Many years ago, I approached Sam and his orchestra to perform at an awards banquet and fund raiser for (then) Domestic Violence Services of New Haven. He brought his WHOLE orchestra and for a price WAY below the normal fees. I know Sam is probably playing music with hs brother and making the angels smile.