Louis Robert Costanzo, Sr.
"Pop"

Age 76, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, January 29, 2009.

Louie was a proud bricklayer and worked for the B.A.C. Local #1 for 59 years, he retired in April 1983.

Louie was a member of Corpus Christi R. C. Church for 50 years.

He loved to go to Delaware Park. Pop enjoyed going to the beach and boardwalk in Rehoboth, also spending many summers vacationing at his beach house. He was a fan of the Phillies and Miami Dolphins. He loved spending time with his family and friends, going out to eat, and always enjoyed a party.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 41 years, Mary Gralewski Costanzo in 1994. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Palma and brother-in-law, Robert Higgin.

Louie will be dearly missed by his nine children Louis Costanzo, Jr. and his wife Terry, Susan Black and her husband Larry, Vincent Costanzo, James Costanzo and his wife Barbara, Raymond Costanzo and his wife Sharon, Joanne Parks and her husband Patrick, William Costanzo and his wife Diane, Marilou Austin and her husband William, Debra Mitchner and her husband Barry; 26 grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Rose Ann Freeland and Richard Berryman; brother, Anthony Costanzo and his wife Theresa; and sister, Josephine Mullin and her husband Mark.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial at Corpus Christi R. C. Church, 901 New Rd., Elsmere on Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. Friends may call at Krienen-Griffith Funeral Home, 1400 Kirkwood Hwy., Elsmere, Monday evening, February 2nd from 6 to 8 p.m. Interment in Cathedral Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers please make contributions, in memory of Louis, to The American Heart Association, 1501 Casho Mill Rd., Newark, DE 19711

Krienen-Griffith
994-9614
www.Delawarefuneral.com