Dewey L. Costanza Sr.

Dewey L. Costanza Sr., 88, of Zoarville, Ohio died Tuesday, June 1, 2010 in his home lovingly surrounded by his family following an extended illness.

He retired in 1991, as a longtime manager of Buckeye Franklin Oil Company in Zoarville where he worked for over 40 years.

Born August 21, 1921 in Wheeling, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Carl J. Costanza and Ruby A. Barnes Dotts.

Dewey served as a Sandy Township Trustee for seventeen years. He enjoyed his trips to Atlantic City as well as sitting on the back porch with his canine companions, Libby, Mica, and Mia. He will be remembered for his kindness and friendliness. He was a stranger to no one and was a friend to everyone he met.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Maxine (Mathias) Costanza and 2nd wife, Joann Barrett Costanza. He was also preceded in death by a sister.

Dewey is survived by his son Dewey (wife, Cindy) Costanza Jr. and his daughter, Deborah (husband, Bob) McKenzie both of Dover; four grandchildren, Chris (wife, Betsy) Costanza of Lakewood, Tara (husband, Andrew) Ireland, Luke McKenzie, and Matt McKenzie all of Dover; three great grandchildren, Quinn and Eva Costanza and Kacy Ireland and another expected grandson in September; and a half brother, Archie (wife, Barb) Huebner of Georgia.

A celebration of Dewey�s life will be held Friday, June 4, 2010 at 11am in the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home & Crematory at Dover with his grandson, Chris Costanza officiating. Inurnment will be in the Garden of Peace Mausoleum at Dover Burial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 5-8pm. Those unable to attend or who may wish to express a fond memory of Dewey may sign the online register book by visiting the �obituaries� link on the funeral home website at www.tolandherzig.com

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Tuscarawas County, 201 W. 3rd St., Dover, Ohio 44622

Toland-Herzig, Dover
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