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Thursday
25
July
Visitation
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Falvo Funeral Home (Webster, NY)
1295 Fairport Nine Mile Pt. Rd.
Webster, New York, United States
Friday
26
July
Service
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Friday, July 26, 2024
Holy Spirit Church (Webster NY)
1355 Hatch Rd,
Webster, New York, United States
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Michele Turchetti-Wright lit a candle
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
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Mr. Costanza, you were a wonderful "neighborhood dad". I always felt welcome in your East Irondequoit home as a good childhood friend of your daughter Karen. It was quite clear your daughters and Andrew loved and respected you. Of all the successes in one persons life, and it's clear you had many, the love of your family is the greatest measure of all. Rest in peace Mr Costanza
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Theresa Dowdell Jasen posted a condolence
Friday, August 2, 2024
While I did not know Mr. Costanza well, I knew about him through stories that my mama would tell of her banking days at Central Trust. She always spoke of Mr. Costanza's great sense of humor, his ability to lead others professionally and his great faith in God and in people. I am very sorry for your loss. People like Mr. Costanza seem to be few and far between today and I just wanted you to know that he made a great impact in my mom's life as a supervisor and good friend. Peace be with your family in your time of grieving and way beyond. Theresa Dowdell Jasen
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Scott and Mary Spring lit a candle
Friday, July 26, 2024
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Scott and Mary Spring Posted Jul 26, 2024 at 5:41 PM
Tony and Neysa welcomed us to their neighborhood with open arms and hearts. We can not think of better people to raise our daughter with than them. The neighborhood children’s parade with Tony in the middle of all the action is one of our favorite lifetime memories. Tony was a one of a kind Husband, Father and friend who will never be forgotten. Any conservation with Tony left you happier and with a smile. God Bless you Neysa, Kim, Karen, Kathy and Andrew, you are in our prayers.
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Mary conlon posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Both my husband & I were sorry to hear of Tony’s passing. We both worked with Tony at Security Trust and always enjoyed interactions with him. I particularly had the Italian connection and we often talked of food, family & traditions! To his family & friends our sympathies. You can shed tears because he is gone or smile because he lived! We smiled remembering our former coworker
John & Mary Conlon
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Wednesday, July 24, 2024
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God Bless our Aquinas Brother.
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Tuesday, July 23, 2024
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We lost one of the good ones last night. Tony Costanza. One kind, decent, compassionate bear of a guy, loved by so many. It's not goodbye for me, it's catch you on the next ride, buddy.
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Dave Cascino lit a candle
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
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Neysa and family, our deepest condolences on the passing of Tony. Tony was truly "work father" to many of us at the Bank. While I worked with Neysa in the late 80s and early 90s, I didn't meet Tony until 1992 when I transferred from the Retail Bank to the Commercial Bank. You couldn't help but like Tony, and knowing my Italian heritage, he immediately started calling me "Cousin". Given his fondness for Italian food, I made time to get him a few eggplants when I used to frequent the Rochester Public Market. Because of this, he coined another name for me......"The Eggplant Connection."
All our best to the family in your time of sorrow. The death of a parent is always hard, whether younger or older. Godspeed.
Dave and Jody Cascino
Webster NY
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Monday, July 22, 2024
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My Uncle Anthony was one of a kind. Yes, I have always called him Uncle Anthony, not Uncle Tony. Anthony is my middle name, taken because it was his. We all know he loved life, he loved people, he was kind to all, a day would not be a day unless there was laughter and above all else, he loved family. Of course, he loved food! Once I took Neysa and him to the Etna Bakery in Boston. I told him the little Italian woman who owned the place made cannoli just like my mother. He refused to believe it but after one bite he left with a box full. Every Christmas Eve he wanted to know what seven fishes I would be serving.
I want to mention another side of him that I was lucky enough to see and hear every time we spoke. He was naturally inquisitive – about everything, but especially science and the natural world. This was our common ground. He always asked questions with a preface that it was probably a silly question. They never were and answers led to more questions and around and around we would go. The questions might come from watching Nova, Animal Planet, Discover magazine or the newspaper. We had many Covid conversations. I told him he should have been a scientist. He said he wasn’t disciplined enough. I always responded that he was right – a certain level of rigor is required, but discoveries are made at the edge of discipline and he’d be great at that. Every time we spoke, he’d ask me what’s new in the lab and then he’d get excited. I was too but always left those conversations even more excited. Such was his inspiration.
I will miss my Uncle. I do already.
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Sunday, July 21, 2024
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Tony was a very kind, thoughtful and generous man. He always made you feel welcome and you would never leave his home hungry.
One of my fondest memories was being blessed enough to join him and his family on a holiday walk up the street to see the wonderful outdoor Christmas decorations.
I still remember him being on "flashlight duty" that evening, taking care to ensure everyone in the group was visible to traffic and that we were all kept safe.
He most definitely left a lasting imprint on myself and many others. My sincere condolences to his family.
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Sherry Davis Campbell lit a candle
Sunday, July 21, 2024
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I am so sorry for the family. My prayers go out to you. I worked with Tony at Central Trust on Lyell Ave. A great boss. He was easy on his employees and always chatted with us. The Lord will get you through the difficult days.
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Kathleen posted a symbolic gesture
Sunday, July 21, 2024
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Dad was my Hero and north star.
I can remember when i was Five years old I put my little hand in his big strong hand. It felt safe and full of protection. The thought of losing him even at five years old was terrifying because someday even back then i knew i would.
A dad is everything to a daughter. I loved that Mr and Mrs Galusa, Dad’s good friends were my godparents. Dad’s wonderful friends were my family too because thats how they treated us like family.
I loved being with Dad. Being with Dad meant joy was in the air. Dad took good care of his daughters.
Dad took us to Washington Dc for a tour inside the white house. To see the liberty bell in PA. I can still hear Dad saying “thats the liberty bell.” Dad took us to marine land and Hershey park etc
We loved our car rides with Dad. Dad was a good sport when I would get car sick. I will always remember, “the smokey is gonna get the chevy.” on our trip down to Disney. I was so scared when we got pulled over but the nice policeman let Dad off because he could see he had three daughters he was trying to get down to Disney.
Dad and I shared same love for DisneyWorld. I ended up working there because of Dad’s love for Disney.
I remember watching Dad play tennis when I was very very young and Dad telling us to stay to the side of the court while he played. I became a tennis addict because of Dad, I love to play too.
All the bicycling trips Dad took us on were so fun. He would fit me into that baby bike seat until I was 8 years old. Basically until my little legs couldn’t fit into it anymore. Dad use to say “you’re getting too heavy for me to pump the bike with the extra weight”. I became an avid cyclist because of Dad.
Some greatest joys I had was Talking projects over with Dad and numerous advice for house projects. Thanks to him my light-post was redone, my microwave was put up and my refrigerator was finally back where it belonged after Dad brought his buddy over to order new cabinets. I asked Dad when I was very young, why do you work on the little house projects so much and he replied, “you Wash your face everyday dont you?” More proof of my Dad’s incredible work ethic.
I absolutely loved going to Rubino’s italian store as a child with Dad and listening to Dad
Speak italian to his friends.
Accompanying Dad on errands, grocery stores, and numerous friends houses was pure joy as his daughter.
I purposeful sat near him at holiday dinners to fill his water glass. I even took the extra cookies home even though I am not a sweets person because I was so worried of him raising his blood sugar. Dad loved italian sweets.
Dad was my driving instructor. It was so funny to learn from him. I can still hear him saying “let the wheel come back by itself.”
Dad said to me many years ago, “When I check out of this world, I want my children to be happy and healthy”.
Dad also gave me advice a long time ago that if you stop living because of loss you might as well lie down in the ground with them.
Dad loved my Rappi and would repeatedly ask for it. I made rappi so much and used only the best organic olive oil. I have several voice mails saved of Dad thanking me for the rappi telling me it was delicious. He even said I made it like Aunt Lily. Thats the highest cooking compliment on rappi. i asked him recently, “ why do like rappi so much. He whispered, “Delish.”
Spending alone time with dad was special to me.
I received my strong work ethic from him. It was neat to visit dad at the bank. I loved going to work with dad every day one summer while working at law firm. Mainly because I loved our moments together walking from office to car across the river.
I received my perfection in work from him. Dad was a terrific grocery shopper and I loved learning recipes from him.
Honest, fun, hard working, family first that was Dad’s values he instilled on me. One of my greatest treasures was going to see Tony Bennett together. That was one of the greatest days of my life. It meant everything to me to sit there with my father and listen to Tony Bennett fill his wonderful voice inside the Eastman Theatre. My friends adored Dad too. The mark of a great man who treated everyone like family.
Not sure how to carry on without him. I
Prayed incredibly hard and deeply for dad over the years saying numerous Our Father’s and Hail Mary’s repeatedly. Several of my friends also kept my Dad in their prayers. I asked the Blessed Virgin Mary and several saints to intercede and lift up the prayer to Jesus. I prayed out loud holding his hand asking Jesus for mercy and grace for his illness and that he may be received to Jesus with peace in the complete fulfillment of Jesus’s light and love. I whispered in Dad’s ear: “ Three things remain forever faith hope and love. And the greatest of these is love” along with “I will love you forever Dad everyday”.
My Hero and north star he will remain.
Kathleen - Katrina (as Dad would call me)
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Michele Turchetti-Wright Posted Aug 13, 2024 at 12:53 PM
Sending you so much love Kathleen. Your father was a sweet man, even all those years back when we were difficult pre-teens and teenagers. May your memories help to ease some of your sadness my friend. With so much love, Michele Turchetti-Wright.
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Saturday, July 20, 2024
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