Obituary of Teresa L. Costantini

Teresa L. Costantini, 95, of Tekakwitha Court and former Daytona Beach Shores, FL resident died on Tuesday Sept. 17, 2019 at her residence surrounded in the loving care of her family.  She was born on Jan. 30, 1924 in the Bronx, NY and was educated in the New York City School System.  She was the beloved wife of the late William Costantini, who died on August 20, 2005.  Teresa along with her husband were co-owners of Costantini Fashion Center in Cairo, NY for over 20 years.  She was a talented artist. Terry and Bill were amazing dancers, “They could step it out”.  She had been a communicant of Our Lady of Hope Church in Port Orange, FL.  She loved being with her family and especially her grandchildren and her great granddaughter, Coco.    Terry was known by  many to be  a wonderful cook.

     She is the devoted mother of Carol A. Costantini of Clifton Park, Francine (Chip) Mabie of Myrtle Beach, SC and Frank Costantini of Jacksonville Beach, FL; sister of Giro Miano of NJ and the late Anna Perri; cherished grandmother of William Stuart, Elizabeth Stuart, Giulia Dubray and Rick Rodino; great grandmother of Colette Dubray; also survived by several nieces and nephews.

     Funeral will be held on Thursday at 10:00 am at St. Edward the Confessor Church, 569 Clifton Park Center Road Clifton Park, NY 12065 where the Mass of Christian Burial will celebrated.   Relatives and friends may call at the  Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 Rt. 9 Clifton Park, NY 12065 from 9:00 – 9:30 am on Thursday  before leaving for the church.

     Interment will be in the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville at 12 noon.

     In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence Street Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.