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President of Expressway Auto
Mr. Louis C. DiCostanzo, 92, of Middlebury passed away in Waterbury Thursday, May 11, 2017, the day of his 60th wedding anniversary. He was the husband of Mildred (Rimokaitis) DiCostanzo.
Louis was born in Waterbury, June 28, 1924, the son of the late Harry and Teresa (Yacovino) DiCostanzo. He was a graduate of Crosby High School and the United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, L.I., New York, where he was commissioned a lieutenant and served during World War II in the U.S. Navy on the Chanute Victory in the Pacific and Atlantic Theater.
Upon returning home from the service, he joined his father at Expressway Auto Inc. on Meriden Road in Waterbury and later became its president. Though he spent most of his time tending to business, he enjoyed his spare time with friends and family.
Besides, his wife, Mildred, of Middlebury he leaves a son, David DiCostanzo of Morris; a sister, Elaine Braunsdorf of Cheshire; his brother-in-law, William Rimick and his wife, Judy, of Watertown; and many nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be Monday, May 15, 2017, at 9 a.m. at Chase Parkway Memorial/The Albini Family Funeral Home at 430 Chase Parkway in Waterbury to St. John of the Cross Church for a Mass at 10 a.m. Burial with full military honors will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Calling hours will be Sunday, May 14, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
