Gary J. Costabile, age 66, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 8, 1957, to the late Silvio and Costantina (Perri) Costabile.
Gary worked at Ocean Spray for 40 plus years doing various jobs within the company. Gary married his love, Patti Gibson, on September 19, 1981. They were very active at Holy Rosary and later became members at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Gary was an athletic director and loved coaching when his girls were younger. As they grew up, he enjoyed more time with his family, cooking, tending to his vegetable garden and woodworking.
He is survived by his wife, Patti; children, Kim (Mike) Mertz and Michelle (Eric) Gross; grandchildren, Abigail, Gracelyn, and Gianna Gross; siblings, Alfred (MaryAnn) Turco, Lil Russo, Henry (Cassie) Turco, Anna Wood, Tony (Donna) Costabile, Diane Spallato, and countless other family members.
A visitation will be held on Thursday May 23, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at Proko Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Church 7307 40th Ave at 12:00 NOON. Entombment immediately after at All Saints Mausoleum.
