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Josephine (Olivieri) Costanzo
December 16, 1930 ~ February 2, 2016 (age 85) 85 Years Old Light a Candle
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A candle was lit by Johnny Stempleski
on April 22, 2016 7:48 PM
Message from Johnny Stempleski
April 22, 2016 5:37 PM
Dear Fran, Maria, Johnny, Debra, and Joseph It's been decades since we grew up together, but I wanted to express my sincere condolences on your mother's passing. I remember as a child how warm, caring, and inviting she was when we all lived on Howell St. I hold many dear memories and laugh at the crazy antics we got ourselves into. My father passed away in 1989 and my mother passed in 1992. I know first hand how empty, sorrowful, and powerless you feel. Time does heal, but nothing replaces a mother's love. May Josie share in God's unending love and may you all take comfort that you can celebrate her life knowing what a wonderful woman she was!
Message from gina
February 28, 2016 8:41 PM
Please accept our deepest condolences in the passing of your mom --- she was a great woman --- thoughts and prayers are with all of you --- alice, mike, johnny , gina and Mrs. Jeanne Marklis
A candle was lit by Marklis/Reno Family
on February 28, 2016 8:39 PM
Message from Your Gypsy
February 9, 2016 10:45 PM
Life is a precious gift and often taken for granted, but it means so much more when someone like you is in it. No words can describe the love I have for you and how much love you shared with everyone around you. You always had the right thing to say and words of wisdom nobody can deny, no matter how bad times may have been you always shared your strength and warmth and just hearing your voice was assurance everything will be ok. You are one of my hero's, a daily reminder of how a woman should be. You have done so much for everyone around you always knew how to make everyone smile. You are truly loved even to the end your strength was unbelievable and I am so glad I could show how much you mean to me. I hope you are at peace and never forget any of us as we will never forget you. Only half of your wish came true I wish I could have given the other half to you, but life had other plans. We never know what the future holds but one thing remains...all our laughs, lessons, and memories and how much I love you! I'm sure your light will shine down on all of us, and we will feel your powerful love like always.
A candle was lit by Alaina -I love you and smile every time I think of you!
on February 9, 2016 10:16 PM
Message from Joseph Arone
February 8, 2016 8:21 PM
Johnny
To you and your family
I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of your mother.Please accept my condolences and may all her memories guide you through this difficult time. May she rest in peace.If there is anything I can do I am a phone call away
To you and your family
I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of your mother.Please accept my condolences and may all her memories guide you through this difficult time. May she rest in peace.If there is anything I can do I am a phone call away
Message from Paul & Greta Zaniboni
February 6, 2016 9:21 AM
Our heartfelt sympathies at your time of sorrow.
Peace and love,
Paul & Greta
Peace and love,
Paul & Greta
A candle was lit by Paul & Greta Zaniboni
on February 6, 2016 9:20 AM
A candle was lit by Lisa Solemina
on February 5, 2016 9:02 PM
Message from Annemcneff
February 5, 2016 1:18 PM
I cannot believe you are with the angels. John always talked of you very lovingly ,,,he loved you so much ,,,,,,you are In my thoughts and prayers Anne mcneff
A candle was lit by Susan and Jim Forte
on February 5, 2016 12:23 PM
Message from Cheryl Mariano
February 5, 2016 11:13 AM
Fran, Maria, Johnny, Debra, Joseph and Joe....I am so sorry for the loss of your lovely and wonderful mother and wife. She was beautiful inside and out and will be deeply missed. I treasure the stories Fran has shared with me about how loving and caring Josie was. Her legacy will live on through the people she touched and taught how to truly love. Please accept our most heartfelt condolences. Love, Cheryl, Frankie, Brienne and Sienna
A candle was lit by Cheryl Cammarata
on February 5, 2016 10:39 AM
Message from Debbie Garcia
February 5, 2016 10:34 AM
Dear Fran & Maria
Just keep remembering all of those wonderful memories that will never fade. How lucky you were to have such a wonderful, loving and caring mother to call your own.
Sincerest Sympathy, Debbie
Just keep remembering all of those wonderful memories that will never fade. How lucky you were to have such a wonderful, loving and caring mother to call your own.
Sincerest Sympathy, Debbie
A candle was lit by Cheryl Mariano
on February 5, 2016 10:07 AM
Message from Christine Kennedy
February 5, 2016 8:41 AM
Fran, Maria, Johnny, Debra and Joseph ~ I was so saddened to hear of the loss of your mother, please accept my deepest sympathy. Josie was an extraordinary person, a kindness that not many possess. The loss of a mother is a heartache, embrace your memories.
Love Christine Kennedy
Love Christine Kennedy
Message from Pat, Michele, and Dania
February 5, 2016 12:34 AM
Our condolences to Joe and the rest of the family. Josie was a beautiful person and she will never be forgotten. We love you Josie and you will be greatly missed. With deepest sympathy, The Kenny Family
Message from Your daughter maria who still beleives this is just a bad nightmare.
February 5, 2016 12:12 AM
Mom: I am at a loss for words. I just cannot accept that I will never be able to call you, see you, hang out with you and most of all hold you any more. When someone realizes that her mom is her best friend its like losing 2 people that you love at the same time. I am really having a difficult time trying to understand how this all happened in one week. Last week we were shopping for wedding clothes for sean and nanci's wedding and this week I was returning them for funeral clothes.. I know I will thank god every day that I got to spend your last week with you at our home. I will miss our Thursday night sleep overs and how we chatted for half the night . It was like our little pajama party. I will miss doing water aerobics with you in our pool I know how much you always said it made you feel so good. Thank you for a wonderful life full of love and devotion. The love you and dad gave to all of us made us a close loving and spiritual family. Your faith was so strong and im glad you passed that on to us. You were the best mother any daughter could have asked for and I will never ever forget you. Even in your obituary you are still so beautiful .God bless you dear mother and may you rest in peace. Your loving daughter Maria xoxo
Message from Kristen, Ryan & Mia Flynn
February 4, 2016 8:28 PM
John,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Kristen, Ryan & Mia
So sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Kristen, Ryan & Mia
Message from Pamela and Matt
February 4, 2016 4:57 PM
John, our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. We pray that God grant you the serenity and peace that you need to get through this difficult time. Keeping you in our prayers, Pamela and Matt
A candle was lit by Patty Lamarre
on February 4, 2016 2:33 PM
Message from Patty Lamarre
February 4, 2016 2:32 PM
Joe (Papa),
I was so saddened when Jillian told me that your lovely bride had passed away. Josie (Noni) was one in a million. She (and you) have always treated me and my daughter and my husband like family, and I will never forget that. I ask God to look down on you and your children and give you all the strength you will need to get through an extremely difficult time. My heartfelt sympathy, prayers and love are with you all, along with a BIG hug to you Papa.
RIP Noni. Fly high with the Angels. I hope that my little Goliath finds you and keeps you company.
With Deepest Condolences,
Patty Lamarre
I was so saddened when Jillian told me that your lovely bride had passed away. Josie (Noni) was one in a million. She (and you) have always treated me and my daughter and my husband like family, and I will never forget that. I ask God to look down on you and your children and give you all the strength you will need to get through an extremely difficult time. My heartfelt sympathy, prayers and love are with you all, along with a BIG hug to you Papa.
RIP Noni. Fly high with the Angels. I hope that my little Goliath finds you and keeps you company.
With Deepest Condolences,
Patty Lamarre
Message from Jillian Amari
February 4, 2016 1:48 PM
Your light... it shined on every single person you encountered... made all dark paths easier to navigate and brought warmth to the hearts of all around you. Your love was the truest love I have ever known. It never wavered, it was a constant source of strength and devotion and you always made damn sure that you were vocal about it because you loved freely and truly. You were truly the woman of the house. You always treated me like "company" even when I lived right upstairs. Your knowledge and experience and stories of a lifetime filled with laughs was such a gift to be able to learn so much about. The love that you and Papa shared was unlike anything I had ever witnessed before in my life. He was your guy and you were his lady and through all of your lives the good, the bad and the ugly, you were completely devoted to one another right, wrong or indifferent, for better or for worse, in good times and bad. Your marriage literally defined what every wedding vow should be but you did more than speak the words... you loved the promise. Your commitment to the happiness and well being of your family was so special. Even in times when you were in need you always were concerned about every one else around you and always put yourself last. Your lifetime commitment to god was an inspiration to all, even those who didn't believe like you. I have learned to pray to Saint Jude because you taught me the importance of his gift to watch over all of the lost souls out there that need a little extra TLC. There is not a day that has gone by that you an papa weren't on my mind and that will continue. You left a permanent imprint on my life and in my heart and every single day I will continue to strive towards being more like you. Towards being a little less selfish, a little more concerned with my family and friends and most of all to just love wholeheartedly because you never know when you might get the chance to say I love you just one more time. I wish I had that chance to just tell you in person what you meant to me and how much you influenced and changed my life in so many ways. I carry you with me always noni, every time the sun shines warmth upon my day I know it will be you smiling down upon my world. I can't even say the words noni and papa still today without fenway getting all excited, he as much as I just adored you and papa so much. So from him to you my dear there are some very stinky kisses floating on up to heaven right now.
With all my love, all my heart and all my soul.
-"Family isn't always blood, it is the people in your life who want you in theirs, The ones who accept you for who you are, The ones who would do anything to see you smile and who love you no matter what"
You are my family. Always.
Shine bright sweet angel.
Love Jillian
With all my love, all my heart and all my soul.
-"Family isn't always blood, it is the people in your life who want you in theirs, The ones who accept you for who you are, The ones who would do anything to see you smile and who love you no matter what"
You are my family. Always.
Shine bright sweet angel.
Love Jillian
A candle was lit by Jillian
on February 4, 2016 1:27 PM
Message from Danny and Roseann Spinale
February 4, 2016 1:04 PM
I look at this picture and can remember all the fun times we all had growing up. Its so funny when I think of Josie and all of you I just can't help smiling. I can picture them all sitting up there laughing at all of the crazy times they had together.
Message from Lee Meoli
February 4, 2016 12:49 PM
Dearest John,
Please accept my condolences to you and your family. You are so right to say their is nothoing like a mothers love. I am so sure your mom was very proud of you for all you did, and will continue to do for your family. May God hold her close in his arms forever.
With all my Sympathy and Love,
Lee
Please accept my condolences to you and your family. You are so right to say their is nothoing like a mothers love. I am so sure your mom was very proud of you for all you did, and will continue to do for your family. May God hold her close in his arms forever.
With all my Sympathy and Love,
Lee
Message from RoRo & Joey Cattoggio
February 4, 2016 12:25 PM
John, We were very sad to hear about the passing of your beautiful mother.
WITH DEAPEST SYMPATHY RORO & JOEY
WITH DEAPEST SYMPATHY RORO & JOEY
Message from Michelle Fraser
February 4, 2016 10:25 AM
Fran, Maria, Johnny, Debra and Joseph.
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. She was an amazing woman with an incredible heart that shines in all of you.
May the memories you have keep your soul full and the love that surrounds you help your heart heal!
All My Love
Michelle Fraser
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. She was an amazing woman with an incredible heart that shines in all of you.
May the memories you have keep your soul full and the love that surrounds you help your heart heal!
All My Love
Michelle Fraser
A candle was lit by Michelle Fraser
on February 4, 2016 10:21 AM
A TRADITION AND SPLENDOR was sent on February 4, 2016
With Deepest Sympathy The Cutillo Family
Message from Winthrop
February 3, 2016 9:31 PM
Mom,
My heart is so empty, & broken already. I love & miss you so much. I don't know what I am going to do without you in my life. A mother's love is the greatest love in the world.
I promised you I would try to be strong for Dad, & the rest of our loving family. I know I cannot control gods wishes to have called you home. God, all I ask of you is please take good care of my beautiful kind, caring, loving mother. Please give my love to everyone when you reach the pearly gates of heaven. Thank you for being the best mother a son could ever ask for. You will never really leave me, I will always carry your beautiful soul deep within my broken heart.
I love you mom,
Your son Johnny
My heart is so empty, & broken already. I love & miss you so much. I don't know what I am going to do without you in my life. A mother's love is the greatest love in the world.
I promised you I would try to be strong for Dad, & the rest of our loving family. I know I cannot control gods wishes to have called you home. God, all I ask of you is please take good care of my beautiful kind, caring, loving mother. Please give my love to everyone when you reach the pearly gates of heaven. Thank you for being the best mother a son could ever ask for. You will never really leave me, I will always carry your beautiful soul deep within my broken heart.
I love you mom,
Your son Johnny
Message from stuart+ Washington DC
March 20, 2018 8:04 PM
Johnny, What beautiful words you have written to your mother. I was so moved by them. And they are so true. I recognized even all those years ago how much you loved her. God bless and be with you.
Message from Anne mcneff
February 5, 2016 1:22 PM
My heart aches for you. You loved her so much. My deepest condolences to you and your family ,,,,,love you Johnny
Message from Anne mcneff
February 5, 2016 11:47 AM
I am so sad. You loved her so much. I ache for you. Rest in peace. Love Anne mcneff
Message from Wesley Barcikowski
February 3, 2016 5:33 PM
Thinking of you during these sad days. i know all of you will miss her every day. you are in my prayers.
A candle was lit by Wesley Barcikowski
on February 3, 2016 5:23 PM
A TRADITION AND SPLENDOR was sent on February 3, 2016
You have our most heartfelt condolences. With sympathy and many beautiful memories, Loretta and Tony Cannistraci, Cathy and Tony Giordano, and Rosemarie and Mark Ferri
A MOUNTAIN MEADOW PEDESTAL ARRANGEMENT was sent on February 3, 2016
With deepest sympathy, Sam, Bunny and Sammy Serio
Message from Mariann and Richard Nicoletti
February 3, 2016 4:57 PM
Joe, Fran, Maria, Johnny, Debra and Joseph ~ As you already know, Richard and I are so very sorry for your loss of your beloved wife and mother. We were all blessed to have Josie in our lives. We will remember her "Lucy" antics and her all too generous ways. She was loving, spiritual, caring and funny. I know her and my mom are having their laughs up in Heaven. Richard and I are very grateful to have seen her before she went to be with our Lord. And, as I promised her before she got ill, we will always remain close and I am proud to call you all "my family". Johnny, you are the brother that I do not have and I will always, always be here for you, your mother made me promise that to her. Most of all both Richard and I will always be here for all of you.
With the utmost Sincerest of Sympathies and Love, Mariann and Richard
With the utmost Sincerest of Sympathies and Love, Mariann and Richard
Message from Joseph Curnane, Donna Curnane, Patricia DiRocco
February 5, 2016 11:27 AM
Maria and family we are very sorry to hear about the lose of your Mother. May she RIP and always know you have an Angel watching over all of you.
Message from Cheryl Cammarata
February 5, 2016 10:38 AM
To John and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I only met your mom once but felt a warm, genuine kindness. A lovely women, beautiful inside and out and I know this because I see her reflection in you. My prays are with you in this very difficult time. God Bless Josephine as she rests in peace and God Bless your family as you say so long.
Love, Cheryl
I am so sorry for your loss. I only met your mom once but felt a warm, genuine kindness. A lovely women, beautiful inside and out and I know this because I see her reflection in you. My prays are with you in this very difficult time. God Bless Josephine as she rests in peace and God Bless your family as you say so long.
Love, Cheryl
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