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Agatha Costanzo Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - Agatha "Ida" Costanzo 95, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2016, at the Chesapeake Retirement Community in Newport News, Virginia. She was born September 24,1920, the fourth of 5 children of Vincent and Leonilda Maraventano of New York City. She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Costanzo (Major, USAF Retired), brothers August and Emmanuel, and sisters Rose and Lucy. She is survived by her children, William V. Costanzo and wife Diana of Mt. Kisco, New York; Richard Costanzo and wife Linda of Manakin Sabot, Virginia; Carol Vengroff and husband Harvey of Sarasota, Florida; Christine Frank and husband Charles of Newport News, Virginia; Kathleen Jaeger of Newport News, Virginia; and Lucille Trautman and husband Thomas, of Marlow, Oklahoma; 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; and a large extended family of close relatives and caring friends. Ida possessed a kind and generous heart, a gentle, quiet spirit, and her hands lovingly served many through the years. Devoted wife and dedicated mother, she was the loving center of a growing family and circle of dear friends who will always treasure precious memories of her place in their lives. A special thank you to Deborah Asbell and staff at The Chesapeake for all their loving care. A celebration of Ida's life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 26, 2016 at Hidenwood Presbyterian Church in Newport News. Ennichement at Arlington National Cemetery will be a a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society at: cancer.org/donate or the Chesapeake Retirement Community Benevolent Fund at https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/ChesapeakeRetirement. An online guest book is available at rhaydensmith.com.
Published by Waco Tribune-Herald on Feb. 24, 2016.

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Jean Hoefer Ortiz

February 26, 2016

Mrs Costanzo, always known as Ida to me from one years old. A true Matriarch. I still remember your nana or was it Bill's. Your house was a constant place of love & aroma's of food never matched again. Mr Costanzo has waited for you for so very long. Now the wonderful couples of Spencer are united 4ever. You were the last missing piece but they all knew, you had many children to let go of. Now you will understand, Carol didn't have a nightmare in France. I love your children & my heart aches as I type, True love in my Heart. Please tell all the neighbors I miss them, my parents need a hug. As a 2nd Mom of mine said to me before she died at 99 last year " I love You more "

Masayoshi Kobayashi

February 25, 2016

Please rest peacefully in heaven.

February 24, 2016

May the Lord bless her family with the peace He only can give.

I played a song for her (and others) a few years ago at a Christmas program. I played Stainer's "God so Loved the World", hoping that someone would recognize it -- it is such a beautiful song from long ago. I chose it to minister comfort to this specific audience. And guess what? She recognized it and liked it! She really did.

Since then, I always think of her and remember her sparkling eyes when I hear that song. I think that this is not a bad thing at all. Do you? Again, may God bless her family.

https://youtu.be/m5p2F7P8uTQ

Laura Huff

February 24, 2016

Prayers and thoughts for the family and friends who have lost such a great lady. Even though I never met her, she must have been great, for she was the mother to Chris and Kathy, my very talented and lovely friends. Much love to you and your family during this time.

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