Jerry Costagliola

Jerry Costagliola Jerry Costagliola, 68, passed away Monday, Nov. 15, 2010, in Fort Myers, Fla. He was born in Italy on Sept. 19, 1942, and came to New York 49 years ago and became a United States citizen. He was a son of the late Giuseppe and Angela Costagliola. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Gerardo Costagliola. He served in the Italian Merchant Marine prior to coming to America. He was a restaurateur in the Italian Food industry all his life. He is survived by his daughters, Angela and Maria Costagliola, both of Bristol Tennessee, and Clara Giuseppina "Jozie" Bartolo and husband Michael, of San Antonio, Texas; granddaughters, Annabella Costagliola, of Bristol Tennessee, and Angelina Marie DiBartolo, of San Antonio, Texas; the mother of his children, Pamela Costagliola, of Bristol Tennessee; brother, Ciro Costagliola of Italy; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5:30 until 6:45 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, at Saint Anne Catholic Church. The funeral mass will follow at 7 p.m, with the Rev. Timothy E. Keeney officiating. The inurnment will follow in Saint Anne's Columbarium. Pallbearers will be Michael DiBartolo, and David Black. Condolences for the family may be sent and viewed by visiting www.BlevinsCares.com. Arrangements for Mr. Costagliola are in the care of Blevins Funeral and Cremation Services, Bristol, Virginia.