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Samuel Costa Obituary
He was born July 29, 1941, in Austin, the son of Samuel Costa Sr. and Margaret Borelli. On Sept. 12, 1998, at St. Raphael Church, Eldred, he married Dorothy A. "Dolly" Galloway, who survives.
Sam was a 1959 graduate of Smethport High School and attended St. Bonaventure University.
He built Costa's Hardware and opened it in 1971. He retired from the hardware business in 2000.
Sam was very active in the local area. He was a member of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church of Smethport and had been active with St. Raphael's Church of Eldred through the years. He was a lectern, scheduler and Eucharistic Minister at both churches. He was a huge supporter and loved all Smethport School Athletics. He also served on the board of directors of Cotter & Company (True Value) from July of 1988 to April of 1996.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Ronald (Jennifer) Hollowell of Smethport; three grandchildren, Hannah, Nathan and Aidan Hollowell; three sisters, Patricia Costa Viglucci of Rochester, N.Y., Thomasina Costa Buonucore of Haverstraw, N.Y. and Judy (Michael) Manza of West Simsbury, Conn.; one brother, Paul (Heather) Costa of Smethport; 15 nieces and nephews; one aunt, Louise Gerardy of Port Allegany; and best friends, "Clip" and Judy Gregory of Smethport.
Sam was preceded in death by his parents.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, Feb. 5, at 10 a.m. in St. Elizabeth Church, Smethport, with the Rev. Vincent P. Cieslewicz, pastor, as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Smethport.
A memorial celebration for Sam will be announced to be held this summer.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to St. Elizabeth Church, the Smethport Fire Dept., or to the Smethport Area School District Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes Inc., Smethport.
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Bob Carr
February 6, 2022
Sammy was a great guy and friend. Worked with him at Costa´s Market and he was fair and funny and had a great business sense. Deep sympathies to his family and especially Judy and Paul.
Used to unload the trucks with him twice a week early morning. RIP my friend!
Karen and Rob Thomas
February 5, 2022
Thinking of you today and keeping All the dear Costa family in our thoughts and prayers as you take leave of your dear brother, uncle, husband and father ~ Sam. May he Rest In Peace.
Larry R. Fay
February 4, 2022
Sammy was one of the "Good Guys". He and my Father were very good friends and I enjoyed visiting with Him whenever I was back "home".
Sammy was sincere, quick witted, and a great jokester.
Sammy will definitely live in the hearts of those of us who were fortunate to have known Him.
His Family and Friends are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ed Anderson
February 4, 2022
So very sorry to see that Sam (Sammy) has passed away! He was a great friend. Sammy used to drive his Chevy II convertible with Jim Eddy, Terry Hess and I to all the away Hubber football games in the 64-65 era. Great times. Sammy had a great sense of humor and was always fun to be around! He'll be missed by all who knew and associated with him! Deepest sympathy to Ms. Dolly and his family and friends!
Debra A Morris
February 4, 2022
Dolly I am so sorry for your loss. May God be with you during this difficult time.
Johanna Bartlett
February 3, 2022
I´ll miss you Uncle Sonny. You were also so good to me as a child and then to my own children as well. I will always remember our dune buggy rides and taking the long way home through the beautiful back roads of McKean County. Rest In Peace.
Michele Dunn
February 3, 2022
I loved Sam and remember how much my mom loved his jokes! He always made her laugh. He had a heart of gold and he will truly be missed. Rest in peace Sam.
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