Mrs. Margaret (Caputo) Costanza

UTICA/SHAKOPEE, MN - Mrs. Margaret (Caputo) Costanza, a native Utican, age 98, passed away on her own terms Friday, December 7, 2018 at the Friendship Manor in Shakopee, Minnesota with her loving family by her side. Born in Utica on April 23, 1920, Margaret was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Mary (Verno) Caputo. She also knew the respect of her late step-mother Lucy (Scilinguo) Caputo. Raised and educated locally, she was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School. On September 23, 1939 she married John R. Costanza with whom she shared 61 years prior to his passing on August 30, 2001. They were a well-suited couple who truly loved one another, and they are now back together which is a great comfort to her daughter. Margaret was employed as a Coordinator at the New York Telephone Company retiring in August of 1982 at the age of 62, after 26 years of service. As a matriarch, Margaret was a wonderful mother for the duration of her life, and she was selfless when it came to her family. A very hospitable woman, Margaret spearheaded the family gatherings for the holidays and special occasions. Being the eldest child, she learned these organizational skills at a young age, along with the responsibility of caring for her siblings as a young girl. At the other end of her life, she got the care that she often provided to others. In fact, she had many wonderful caregivers, but Theresa was her go-to person during their daily journeys, and they enjoyed each other’s company. Margaret had a great smile and a gentle spirit. She appreciated the love and care that people provided to her, and she was very complacent. She never complained. At 80 years old, she graciously moved several times to be closer to family. When she resided locally, she was a member of the Telephone Pioneers Club where she served as an officer for many years, the North Utica Senior Center, East Side Senior Center, and the Genesee Senior Day Center. She loved to socialize with people and do whatever she could for them with good intentions and a generous heart. She trusted in the Lord, and gave him complete control in guiding her path in life. She prayed a million prayers, for others and for divine intervention in her own passing. Margaret is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Marie and Patrick Lukas of MN who were her primary caregivers; her treasured grandchildren, Cristina Lukas, and Angela and Brett Hanson; great-grandchildren, Lukas Hanson, and Sydney Hanson who affectionately called her “GG”. She also leaves her extended family: Frank Caputo, Joseph Caputo, Rose Almond, Lucy and Jack Rumbutis, and Linda DeGrace; many nieces and nephews, including Cynthea Capalupa, Karin Witte, Rosemary and Paul Hanley, and Joseph Costanza, Jr.; great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her brother, Pasquale Caputo; sisters and brother-in-law, Eleanor A. and Joseph Sciortino, and Ann and Joseph Capalupa; and in-laws, Rose and Dominick Galimo, Joseph and Theresa Costanza, and Frank and Lucy Costanza; and her nephews, Vincent Costanza, Gerard Galimo, and Michael Galimo. The family wishes to genuinely thank the gracious people who journeyed with her during the last several years; may they be blessed for their good works. Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 18 from 10:00-11:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Margaret’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Tuesday morning at 11:00 from the funeral home and at 12:00 noon at Our Lady of the Rosary Church where her Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. Tom Servatius. Those wishing to express an act of kindness in Margaret’s memory may make a contribution to the Friendship Manor Nursing Home, 1340 3rd Ave W, Shakopee, MN 55379; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. She will be laid to rest in Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum.

Mrs. Margaret (Caputo) Costanza

April 23, 1920 - December 7, 2018