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James D. Costas Sr

JIWelsch — 2009-06-14 19:15:40Z

ILLINOIS CITY, Illinois - James D. Costas Sr., 62, of Illinois City, died Tuesday, March 17, 2009, at his home.
Service will be at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. Reverend Don Sondrol will officiate the service. Casket bearers will be Brian Costas, Scott Holden, Kerry Meyer, Scott Stufflebeam, Dan Wiemers, and Matt DeKeyrel. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
James was born on March 19, 1946, in Muscatine, the son of Sam and Violet Whitaker Costas. He married Connie Denison on December 23, 1972, in North English.
He worked as a mechanic and did construction.
He enjoyed fishing, camping, building racecars, and demolition cars. He was looking forward to the any day arrival of his 12th grandchild, Dallas Costas.
Survivors include his wife, Connie Costas of Illinois City; one daughter, Peggy Bock and husband, Ryan, of Mechanicsville; three sons, Jason Costas and wife, Lori, of Muscatine, James Costas Jr. and wife, Andie, of Muscatine, and Jerry Suchomel of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina; and 11 grandchildren, Emma Bock, Tatum Costas, Carter Costas, Alex Bock, Payton Costas, Abby Bock, Elly Phillips, Hailey Phillips, Sabrina Paul, Trevor Paul, Kyleigh Graham.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, George, Ronnie, Leo, Gary; one sister, Romell Schroder; and his step-father, Wendell Ranke.

Barbara E. Costas

JIWelsch — 2009-06-14 19:14:59Z

MUSCATINE, Iowa - Barbara E. Costas, 58, Muscatine, died Sunday, Sept. 10, 2006, at her home.
Service will be at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Home for Funeral and Cremation Services, 2907 Mulberry Ave. The Rev. Sharon Phillips will officiate. Casket bearers are Larry Chandler, Jerry Dean, Jason Costas, James Costas, Jay Gerels and Christopher Longhurst. Burial will be at Columbus City Cemetery.
Mrs. Costas was born May 25, 1948, the daughter of Claude Allen and Anna Marie Spier Dean. She married Leo Douglas Costas on June 25, 1966, in Muscatine.
She had been employed at Diamond Dave's. She was a member of the Eagles Lodge, Muscatine, and enjoyed, quilting, sewing and cooking.
Survivors include a son, Donald Eugene Costas of Muscatine; her mother, Anna Marie Dean of Muscatine; a brother, Leonard Gust Dean of Muscatine; and two sisters, Ethel Ann Snyder and husband Rolland of Muscatine and Pauline Wilma French of Florida.
She was preceded in death by her father; her husband; and one son in infancy.

COSTAS Mike 1895-1943

t42Parkdale — 2009-03-31 12:22:21Z

COSTAS Mike 1895-1943

I photographed this gravestone in the Parkdale Cemetery, Arlington,Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 202,514 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: John Costas

ped25 — 2008-10-11 00:55:40Z

Hi,

My name is Pedro Costas and I was reading your post today. I think we may be related. My father, Pedro A. Costas was born in Peñuelas, Puerto Rico. My grandfather's name was "Tuto Costas". I had an uncle who was a Captain in the Puerto Rico Police Department named "Wiso Costas." There is a Manny Costas who was my father's cousin and used to work for American Airlines. The Costas's here are all from Peñuelas. Hope this helps!

Regards,

PJ

Gary Costas

jwelsch — 2007-12-30 03:28:42Z

From Muscatine, Iowa Journal June 21, 2006
Gary Costas
MUSCATINE, Iowa - Gary L. Costas, 67, Muscatine, died Tuesday, June 20, 2006, at his home.

Funeral Service will be at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Home for Funeral and Cremation Services, 2907 Mulberry Ave. Casket bearers are James Buck, Jason Costas, James Costas, Greg Hills, Brandon Hills and Ryan Bock. Honorary casket bearers are James Costas Sr., Dale Shoppa, Norman Mack, Clayton Zaehringer and Jerry Schroeder Jr. Burial will be at Columbus City Cemetery. After the services, a time of food and fellowship will be held in the Community Room at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.

Mr. Costas was born Aug. 6, 1938, in Muscatine, the son of Sam and Violet Whitacker Costas. He married Beverly Beh of Muscatine and they later divorced. He married Judith Thirtyacre of Nichols in December 1962 and they later divorced.

He was employed at Carver Pump for 20 years as well as worked for Star Pattern and Voss Pattern, both of Davenport, until his retirement. He was the president of the local wood pattern makers for Carver Pump, enjoyed fishing, bow hunting and going to flea markets and yard sales.

Survivors include three children, Brian Costas and Amanda Hills and husband Greg, all of Muscatine, and Keith Costas of California; three grandchildren, Brandon, Brock and Tony Hills of Muscatine; a brother, James Costas and wife Connie of Illinois City, Ill.; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son at birth; three brothers, George, Leo and Ronald Costas; and a sister, Romell Schroeder.
No relation I went to school with him

Ronald L. Costas

jwelsch — 2007-12-06 23:38:25Z

Source Muscatine Iowa Journal March 12, 2001
Ronald Costas
MUSCATINE, Iowa -- Ronald L. Costas, 67, of Muscatine, died Sunday, March 11, 2001, at Unity Hospital.

Private graveside services followed by burial will be Wednesday at Island Cemetery.

Mr. Costas was born Dec. 23, 1933, in Muscatine, the son of Samuel and Violet Whitaker Costas. He married Frances Rutan on April 24, 1970, in Muscatine. They later divorced.
Mr. Costas worked several years for HON INDUSTRIES and then had his own alternator and starter rebuilding business from which he retired. He enjoyed fishing.

He is survived by two daughters, Fonda Griffitts of Conesville and Patricia Costas of Wilton; three grandchildren, Samantha, Corissa and Molly; two brothers, James D. Costas Sr. and his wife, Connie, of Illinois City, Ill. and Gary Costas of Muscatine; one sister, Romelle Schroeder of Muscatine and a life friend, Carol Robinson of Muscatine.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, George and Leo.
Note no relation

Henriette H. Costas

jwelsch — 2007-12-06 23:26:52Z

Source Muscatine Iowa Journal March 1, 2007
Henriette Costas
MUSCATINE, Iowa - Henriette H. Costas, 69, Muscatine, died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City.

The Rev. Jerry Foote will officiate. After the services, a time of food and fellowship will be held at the church.

She was born Oct. 31, 1937, in Muscatine, the daughter of Henry J. and Helen A. Behrens.

She graduated from Muscatine Catholic School and received her nurse's aide certification and also attended housekeeping classes. She worked for Community Nursing for 22 years. She was a member of Mulford Evangelical Free Church and enjoyed gardening, making up games, playing games, painting, woodworking and crafts.

Survivors include a daughter, Carrie Sue Behrens of Muscatine; and two sisters, Kathy Brown and husband Don of Muscatine and Judy Gillespie of Muscatine.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, David and Harold.
Note No realtion.

Saludos

s_vangie — 2007-11-21 16:23:01Z

Hola! Quisiera saber algo de la familia Costas de Penuelas, ya que lo único que se es que mi bisabuelo fue hijo de Emilio Costas y nunca fue reconocido con dicho apellido sino con el de su madre que era Ferrer. Gracias anticipadas.

saludos

s_vangie — 2007-11-21 16:23:01Z

Hola! Gracias por contestarme. Quisiera saber si tu abuelo o algún tío conocio a Emilio Costas Purcell de Penuelas. Son de Ponce también. Estoy buscando mis raices y creo estar teniendo resultados. Gracias mil.

Gracias

s_vangie — 2007-11-21 16:23:01Z

Hola! Se que me será útil pues voy a preguntar a la familia y es muy posible que llegue a Penuelas. Tal vez allí consiga más. Un millon de gracias.

Costas-Costas from Peñuelas

jmayol4779 — 2003-07-06 15:54:59Z

Looking for Costas-Costas from Peñuelas, PR. The only information I have is my greatgrandmother name was Narcisa Costas Costas from Tallaboa Saliente, Peñuelas, PR.

Costas

jmayol4779 — 2003-07-06 15:54:59Z

Hola:
No sé si sera el mismo, pero encontre a Emilio Costas Ferrer para el 1910 en Peñuelas. Para ese tiempo era viudo con 51 años y tenia dos hijos con los nombres de Luis Costas Purcell (21) y Esais Costas Purcell(19).
Fue lo mas cerca que pude encontrar, espero que te sea util.

John Costas

MaMary455 — 2003-01-26 02:58:22Z

My name is Mary Rose, maiden name Costas. My father is John A. Costas, I think born May 5, 1929 in Ponce, Puerto Rico or Maybe Penuelas Puerto Rico. He died April 13, 1998 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. I am the second of four children born to John and his wife Lois. I would like to gather some family history, ( my fathers parents names, siblings names, I would like to find some family pictures. I have one picture of my fathers Parents. Please reply if you think we may be related.

Re: Costas-Costas from Peñuelas

2002-11-10 15:43:12Z

The only name I have is Narcisa Costas-Costas and she married to Jose Castellar both from Peñuelas.

Re: Costas-Costas from Peñuelas

dianatadic — 2002-11-10 06:18:33Z

Do any of these names sound familiar?-
Victor & Cesilia (Costas) Velazquez-Gonzalez, & their children:Victor, Luis, Jose Antonio,Carmen, Minina, Pedro Angel:

Also related: Delia Costas y Costas , Carlos, & Enrique (Carmen's children)

?
I'm just starting to make connections in this tree.

John Costas

MaMary455 — 2002-11-10 01:26:31Z

My Father, John Costas was born May 5,1929, in Purto Rico, I think San Jaun, he died April 13,1998 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. My married name is Mary Rose I am the second of 4 children born to John and Lois. I have never met any of my fathers family. I would like to have some information on my father and his family. I have one picture of
John's parents, if anyone could give me a response I could E-mail this picture to see if we are related.

John Costas

MaMary455 — 2002-11-10 01:26:26Z

BUSCANDO BISABUELOS

marcelo_costas — 2002-10-16 09:14:41Z

Hola estoy buscando el lugar en España desde donde emigró mi bisabuelo a Pocona (Bolivia) su nombre era Fortunato Costas Herrera y nacio en 1875, espero que puedan ayudarme... Muchas gracias

response

2001-02-02 11:09:10Z

Soy Luis Costas, hijo de Octavio Costas ambos nacidos en Ponce Puerto Rico. Mi abuelo, el padre de Octavio era Andres Costas-Diaz de Purto Rico tambien.

response to surname message

2001-02-02 11:06:49Z

I am the son of the late Octavio A. Costas born in Ponce Puerto Rico and my grandfather is Dr. Andres Ludovino Costas-Diaz also of Puerto Rico.

Familia COSTAS in Uruguay

2000-07-17 05:22:06Z

Estoy buscando mis parientes de Uruguay. My abuelo se llamava BERNARDO COSTAS, nascio en Montevideo (1875), hijo de Juan Costas y Maria Teresa Costas. Tenia una hermana (Eulina). Emigró a Brasil, en inicio del siglo, y perdio contato con su familia en Montevideo. No sabemos quien són y donde están nuestros primos en Uruguay.
Mensages para:
Bernardo Luiz Costas Fumio
e-mail : bernardo@fpte.br
Direccion : Rua Guarantan 533
16400-000 Lins Sao Paulo Brasil