Carmen Carl Costa, Sr.

1920 - 2011

Carmen Carl Costa, Sr. obituary, 1920-2011

BORN

1920

DIED

2011

FUNERAL HOME

Pirro & Sons Inc. Funeral Home

1500 Park Street

Syracuse, New York

Carmen Costa, Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 19, 2011.

Carmen Carl Costa, Sr., 91, of Lyncourt passed away Friday at St. Joseph's Hospital. A life resident of Syracuse, he was a communicant of St. Daniel's Church and a veteran WWII US Army Air Corp. Mr. Costa was founder of Carl's Auto Glass which has been in operation for 64 years. Predeceased by his brothers, Peter and Anthony; sisters, Rose Gualtieri and Mary Costa.

Survivors: His devoted and loving wife of 60 years, Cora Fiorito Costa; daughter, Mary Lou Costa of Lyncourt; sons, Joseph (Barbara) Costa of Liverpool and Carmen (Donna) Costa of Onondaga Hill; sister, Sarah Pontillo of Lyncourt; five grandchildren, Julie, Jennifer, Jodie, Trevor and Justin; one great-grandchild, Connor; several nieces and nephews; six step-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Vincent Gualtieri of Liverpool.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday 8:15 a.m. at Pirro & Sons Funeral Home and 9 a.m. in St. Daniel's Church. Entombment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Calling hours will be Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 1500 Park St. Contributions may be made to the Lyncourt Fire Department.

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February 22, 2011

Julie Costa

Grandpa,
You were the best grandpa anyone could ask for. You always made me smile. I will miss you calling me Dolly. I love you, Julie

February 22, 2011

Joe, Julie, Jennifer & Jody, you are in my prayers. so sorry for your loss. donna bonaccio

February 22, 2011

Carmen & Family - We are in Florida and I checked the obits. Very sorry to hear of your father's passing. Our deepest condolences. Ernie & Noush Santangelo

February 22, 2011

DAVE MILLER

TO JOE AND FAMILY, MY SINCEREST SYMPATHY ON THE PASSING OF YOUR DAD. HE WAS A GREAT FRIEND HAVING KNOWEN HIM FOR OVER 50 YEARS. MAY HE REST IN PEACE.

February 22, 2011

My condolences to the family.I had the honor of knowing the whole family for many years and still see them and say hi or stop and chat with JoeJoe.Again my condolences and our prayers are with you Ray Wells & Carmella Squires

February 21, 2011

Angela (Rao) Steinberg

Dear Joe,
Sincere sympathy on the loss of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. Stay strong. Love, Angela

February 21, 2011

Mike Tucci

MaryLou,So sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad.My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

February 21, 2011

Martha Tucci

MaryLou,My deepest sympathy to you,your mom and your brothers on the passing of your dad.I recall how close you were to him.Its been a long time since we've been in touch,but just wanted to let you know that my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.God Bless!! Former co-worker!!!

February 21, 2011

Marcellus Music Faculty

To the Costa Family,

You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. You have such a wonderful family. Mr. Costa, Sr. was a great man and another of our WWII heroes. Condolences.
From the Marcellus Music Faculty

February 21, 2011

Joe,
We are so very sorry for your loss. We are thinking and praying for you and your family!
Prayers,
Dick, Dave, Bob, Karin and everyone at DTS Truck Service

February 21, 2011

Jim Miller

I am sorry for your loss. Please know that I am thinking about all of you during this difficult time.

May God be with you all,

February 20, 2011

Dear Carmen, Donna, Trevor and Justin,
I am so sorry for your loss. I am thinking about you during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Diane Mueller

February 20, 2011

Robbie Wells

My sncere condolences go out to the Costa Family in memory of Carl. I used to visit him and Joe all the time at the shop. Carl was a Great guy to know and he always treated everyone fairly. His smile and wit will be missed by all.
Rest In Peace my Friend and God Bless You.

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