Tommy John Costantino

Tommy John Costantino, 65, of Salisbury, graduated with honors, as he was promoted to his eternal home with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018. Born May 2, 1952 in Albany, Ga., he was the son of the late Florindo Joseph Costantino and June Walker Costantino. He was a 1971 graduate of North Rowan High School and spent many years working as an insurance agent, most recently with AllState. Tommy was a member of the Salisbury Optimist Club and was a member of First Baptist Church of Salisbury, where he had served as a Deacon and Sunday school teacher. He had many hobbies, which included coaching softball and being an avid New York Yankees fan. But above all, Tommy loved his family and spending time with them. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Carol Costantino. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Kathy Ann Hundley Costantino; two sons, Chad (Krystal) Costantino and John (Jaime) Costantino; two daughters, Joy (Stephen) Kidd and Cassie Costantino; and nine grandchildren, Bryson, Chandler, Haley, Stephanie, Eavan, Leah, Victoria, Abigail and Aaliyah. Tommy is also survived by three brothers, Jim (Brenda), Danny and Butch (Kay) Costantino; one sister, Sandra (John) Goodson and numerous extended family and friends. Service and Visitation: The family will receive friends Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018 from 1-2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Salisbury FMC Gym (the Old YMCA Building), with the service following at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Lance and Dr. Chad Costantino officiating. Entombment will be held at Rowan Memorial Park at the conclusion of the service. Serving as pallbearers will be Chandler Costantino, Bryson Pope, Michael Costantino, Trey Ledbetter, Mickey McGinnis, Garrett Shinn, Scott Eagle and Terry Osborne. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Abundant Life Films.com ,127 N Fulton St., Salisbury, NC 28144. “To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.” (2 Corinthians 5:8) Summersett Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Costantino family. Those wishing to leave an online condolence for the family may do so at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.