Louis Costa Obituary

Name: Celebration of Life for Louis Costa
Location: Callahan Park

Louis James "Bear" Costa, 38, of Bradford, PA was born March 2, 1983 and passed away unexpectedly on June 3, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.
Lou was the owner of Ironmill, a local strength facility and lifting club. His passion was being a mentor and coach to the youth of his community. His purpose was being a father to his boys.
Lou is survived by his 5 sons; Jackson, Carson, Vincent, Dominik and Leonardo; his parents Trudy and Vincent; his sister Paige and brother-in- law Mike; and his wife Emily.
All are invited to attend a Celebration of his Life to be held on the 24th of July at Callahan Park in Bradford - where plans for The Owl Pride Field House and Community Center is to be built.
Memorials can be made to benefit the current facility and Field House in Lou's name.
Please contact Emily at [email protected] for more information.

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Published by The Bradford Era from Jun. 11 to Jun. 18, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Louis Costa

11 Entries

Emily

March 2, 2023

Lou,
Today is your birthday big guy.. I miss you, I bet you´re celebrating your big 40 in style up in the sky.
I love you, we all love you.
Til we meet again.
Emily

Jan Pappasergi Sloan

February 14, 2023

I pray that today you can look back on precious memories as a family
Supporting each other and loving always. Vinny, I love you and think about you so very often. I need you to know this. Cousin Jan

Dad

November 23, 2022

On this Thanksgiving day 2022, I just want to say how thankful I am to have had such a beautiful, in all ways, son and how much I miss you especially on days like today.. I am also so thankful that we departed each other in this world being so very close and connected as a father and son, and the last time we saw each other the love we expressed to each other thru with words and embrace, makes me smile and feel you everything I re-live it.
Love, Dad

Janet Pappasergi

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JAN PAPPASERGI SLOAN

June 20, 2021

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Emily, your children and all of the family are in my prayers. I'm the cousin of Vinny and so very sad for all of you

JAN PAPPASERGI SLOAN

June 20, 2021

EMILY, LOUIS WAS THE SON OF MY COUSIN.
I AM SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND THE CHILDRENS LOSS AS WELL AS THE ENTIRE FAMILY. MY PRAYER IS THAT YOU WILL BE SUPPORTED THROUGH YOUR GRIEF. VINNY AND TRUDY I AM SO VERY SAD FOR YOU. REACH OUT ANYTIME

Jon Ross

June 16, 2021

Lou and I were drawn together by our mutual love of strength sports. Central PA was a small place for big men so we crossed paths frequently. Another Iron Brother gone too soonI will miss you Lou, may your feats of strength live on in the memories and stories of those who knew you, and may your family and friends find peace in the legacy you leave behind.

Emily Costa

June 16, 2021

My sweet Louis James,
You were brought into my life to change everything. You gave us a miracle, a baby Leo. To bring both families together with love. You were my best friend and soulmate. Even when times were hard, we both knew we were meant to be. There will not be a day that goes by when I don’t wonder what you are doing up in the sky. Not a day will go by when I don’t wonder why. Not a day will go by where I don’t think about you and our love. I will miss you and love you until we meet again.
I love you my Louis James.
Your wife,
Emily

Karin Rowe

June 14, 2021

It was a great honor to have met Lou. I have never met a man that was so nurturing and had a desire to be so active in his children's lives and the lives in his community. Lou was intelligent with a mind that moved at lightening speed giving him a gift at writing and marketing. Lou has touched so many lives he will be forever missed.

Maura Trimmer

June 13, 2021

Anyone who crossed paths with Lou has a story to tell about him. He was a big guy with an even bigger personality. He was a neighbor and friend to me. Lou was smart and had an incredible way with words, especially when he would write. I always admired his talent for putting words on paper. Lou was strong. I would support him at many of his strongman events and he would sometimes train me in the gym. Lou was fun. Before kids and any real responsibilities, we would stay out all hours having a great time and laughing. Lou loved. He loved his kids and family and friends. I had the privilege of seeing Lou just days before he left us and I am so grateful for the time even though it was brief. I'll remember him with a smile on his face and the laugh that I won't forget. You will be greatly missed my friend. I know you will continue to shine through your legacy as much as you shined on this earth.

Vincent Costa

June 12, 2021

Lou was a great man..and my son.
He had many good things left to do in life, and I couldn't be any prouder of him in how he conducted his life..Any man would have been lucky to have him as a son, and I will miss him terribly.

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