John A. Costa
June 5, 1930 - January 26, 2018
Visitation
Holmdel Funeral Home
26 South Holmdel Road
Holmdel, NJ 07733
Wednesday 1/31, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Service
Location Not Available
Thursday 2/1, 10:00 am
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Thursday 2/1, 10:00 am

John August Costa, loving husband, father and true friend went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 26, 2018

John was a native of Keyport until he moved to Marlboro in 1998. He was a retired educator from Old Bridge Township from 1958 to 1994. He taught in the Memorial School, then Leroy Gordon Cooper School and Carl Sandburg Middle School. He was a graduate of Fordham University and Rutgers University with a Master’s degree in Education. John was a caring and dedicated teacher who was remembered fondly by his students. An avid Jets fan, he stood by his team in good times and bad.

John was predeceased by his parents Louis J., Sr. and Mary A. Carbone Costa and his brother Louis J. Costa, Jr. He is survived by his loving wife Irene T. Bator Costa and his daughters Irene M. Costa and Marianne C. Guzinski.

John, may the angels lead you to Paradise. We love you more than words can say.

Visitation Wednesday, January 31st 4:00 – 8:00 pm at the Holmdel Funeral Home, 26 South Holmdel Road, Holmdel. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, February 1st 10:00 am at St. Gabriel’s Church, 100 N. Main Street, Marlboro. Entombment to follow at St. Gabriel’s Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John’s memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org. To share a favorite memory or messages of condolence, please visit John’s Page of Tributes at www.holmdelfuneralhome.com.

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Holmdel Funeral Home
26 South Holmdel Road
Holmdel, NJ 07733
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Wednesday 1/31, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Service
Location Not Available
Thursday 2/1, 10:00 am
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Thursday 2/1, 10:00 am

John August Costa, loving husband, father and true friend went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 26, 2018 John was a native of Keyport until he moved to Marlboro in 1998. He was a retired educator from Old Bridge Township from 1958 to 1994. He taught in the Memorial School, then Leroy …
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Irene M Costa left a message on March 5, 2019:
Flower in the Crannied Wall by Alfred Lord Tennyson Flower in the crannied wall, I pluck you out of the crannies, I hold you here, root and all, in my hand, Little flower-but if I could understand What you are, root and all, all in all, I should know what God and man is. I love you Dad
Nancy Nevins left a message on February 1, 2019:
I remember Mr.Costa from Memorial School around 1961. I didn’t have him as a teacher but I guess I remember him from the playground. He had wireless glasses and I was fascinated by them. As a shy 5th grader, I remember him being very friendly always with a smile. My sincere condolences to his family. Nancy Nevins
nick gugie left a message on January 31, 2019:
I fondly remember Mr. Costa as my 7th grade math teacher circa 1975...obviously one of those names and faces you remember.. Nick Gugie Albany NY
Michael DeSimone left a message on January 31, 2019:
Sincere sympathy to Irene and his two daughters. I was blessed to know him, work with him and laugh with him. He was a dedicated educator who gave all of his best efforts to teach and guide his students. He had a positive impact on so many. What a wonderful way to be remembered! Mike and Susanne DeSimone.
Beth Birzer left a message on January 30, 2019:
Deepest condolences to the family. John was a wonderful person. He will be missed. Remember the great memories you shared with him and he will always be with you. love, Beth Birzer and Elaine Grundt
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