BORN

1938

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home & Park - Haughton

601 US Highway 80 East

Haughton, Louisiana

Edward Costantini Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 23, 2017.

Edward James Costantini was born to Sante Costantini, who came to the United States from Vallo di Nera, Italy through Ellis Island, and Rosa Martin Costantini of Crumpler, West Virginia. He graduated from Northfork-Elkhorn High School in Northfork, WV in 1955. While in high school he attended and received his diploma at McDowell Vocational school in Welch, WV and became an electrician. Eddie served three years as an Electrician's Mate 2nd Class in the U.S. Navy and served on the USS Hornet CVS-12 aircraft carrier. Being in the Navy enabled him to travel to Hong Kong, Hawaii, Japan, and Taiwan. Some of Eddie's fondest memories are of that time in his life.

After an honorable discharge from the Navy, Eddie lived and worked in Lake Charles, LA where he met his wife of fifty-seven years, Diane Osborne Costantini. They were married on March 5, 1960. Diane was the love of Eddie's life or as he would say, "she was his gold."

Eddie came to know the Lord as his Savior followed by baptism at Boulevard Baptist Church in Lake Charles, LA. He was also a long time member of First Baptist Church in Vidalia, LA, where he resided for 47 years. Most recently, Eddie and his wife joined First Baptist of Haughton when they moved to Haughton, LA in April of 2017.

Eddie greatly enjoyed playing and listening to bluegrass music. He was instrumental in establishing the Magnolia State Bluegrass Association in Mississippi. Eddie was friendly, trustworthy and was known for his impeccable work ethic and he instilled these values in each of his daughters.

Life Celebration services for Edward Costantini are scheduled for 11 AM, Friday, December 29, 2017 at Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home in Haughton, LA. Dr. Gevin Spinney and Dr. Scott Sullivan will officiate. The family will welcome visitors from 5 PM to 7 PM, on Thursday at the Funeral Home.

Scott Osborne, Ken Osborne, Tommy Probst, Gary Osborne, Gary Glen Osborne, Christopher Brown and Collin Brown will honor Mr. Costantini as pallbearers.

Preceding Edward in death are his parents; brothers, Frank John Costantini and Billy Costantini; and sister, Julia Costantini Van Horn. Left to cherish his memory are three daughters, Teresa Small with husband Don of Haughton, LA, Janet Brown with husband Mike of Eagan, MN, and Marion Costantini of Royce City, TX; Grandchildren, Amanda Smith Zaragoza with husband Franco of Berkley, CA, Morgan Elizabeth Brown of Maplewood, MN, Christopher Michael Brown of Bloomington, MN, and Collin Matthew Brown of Eagan, MN; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and family friend Kim Mathis.

In Lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation in his honor to First Baptist Church of Haughton, 105 E. Washington Ave., Haughton, LA 71037 or First Baptist Church of Vidalia, 100 North Hickory, Vidalia, LA 71373.

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Marion Costantini

In memory of my loving dad. I am thankful for a dad who loved me unconditionally and always supported me in everything I did. As a child, you always had time for me, never turning me away. You gave your heart and time to your family, always supporting and providing what was needed. I miss you terribly. You will be forever on my mind and in my heart. I love you dad, Marion

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Morgan, Chris, and Collin Brown

We are thankful to have been blessed with such a loving and supportive Papaw. The impact you've made on us will forever be remembered and cherished.

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I am lucky to have countless memories with my Pawpaw. He is tremendously missed and exceptionally loved.

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Teresa Small

In loving memory of the best daddy ever. You provided and cared for our family. I will cherish your love for us, the annual vacations and the help with school projects. We will miss you dearly and love you always.
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Janet Brown

I loving memory of my Daddy. You were always there for me and our family. I've been truly blessed to have you as my Daddy. You will be missed greatly and remembered often.
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February 10, 2018

In loving memory of my husband of almost 58 years. Eddie, you will always live in my heart. I cherish the memories of our lives together.
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Sharron & Tommy Strawn

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Mrs. Diane we are so sorry to hear about Mr.Eddie.We are praying for you and your family.

Love,
Misty Waltman and family

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