Joseph Costanzo

Joseph Costanzo of Winthrop and formerly of East Boston passed away at home on October 29, 2023. He was 93 years old. Born in East Boston, he was the beloved son of the late Francesca (Arrigo) and Giovanni Costanzo. A resident of Winthrop for over 50 years, he worked as a laborer for Local 22. He was also a member of the National Guard.

He was the devoted husband of the late Josephine (Olivieri) and the loving father of Francine Pappas Mariano and her husband Richard of Danville, New Hampshire, Maria DelPapa and her husband Joseph of Danville, New Hampshire, John Costanzo of Winthrop, Debra Crescente and her husband Anthony of Medford and Joseph Costanzo, Jr. and his wife Lisa of Revere. Dear brother of the late Leo Costanzo and Orazio “Ray” Costanzo. Cherished grandfather of Sean Pappas and his wife Nanci of Peabody, Alaina Pappas and her partner Eric Barrows of Orlando, Florida, Joseph DiRocco and his wife Cassidy of Saugus, Anthony Crescente and his wife Samantha of Wakefield, Christopher Costanzo and Darren Costanzo of Revere. Great grandfather of Bradley Pappas, Joshua Pappas, Matthew Pappas and Luca DiRocco.

Lovingly cared for by family and friends, Parc at Harbor View, Neighborhood Pace, Care Dimensions and Right at Home.

Family and friends are cordially invited to attend the visitation from the funeral home on Sunday, November 5, 2023 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. The funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Monday, November 6, 2023 at 9:00 AM followed by a funeral mass in St. John the Evangelist Church 320 Winthrop St., Winthrop at 10:00 AM. Services will conclude with the interment in the Belle isle section of Winthrop Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be sent to Care Dimensions 75 Sylvan St., Danvers MA 01923 or go to www.caredimensions.org.

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