Newport News - Agatha "Ida" Costanzo 95, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2016, at the Chesapeake Retirement Community in  Newport News, Virginia. She was born September 24,1920, the fourth of 5 children of Vincent and Leonilda Maraventano of New York City. She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Costanzo, brothers August and Emmanuel, and sisters Rose and Lucy.

She is survived by her children, William V. Costanzo and wife Diana of Mt. Kisco, New York; Richard Costanzo and wife Linda of Manakin Sabot; Virginia, Carol Vengroff and husband Harvey of Sarasota, Florida; Christine Frank and husband Charles of Newport News, Virginia; Kathleen Jaeger of Newport News, Virginia; and Lucille Trautman and husband Thomas, of Marlow, Oklahoma; 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; and a large extended family of close relatives and caring friends.

Ida possessed a kind and generous heart, a gentle, quiet spirit, and her hands lovingly served many through the years. Devoted wife and dedicated mother, she was the loving center of a growing family and circle of dear friends who will always treasure precious memories of her place in their lives.

A special thank you to Deborah Asbell and staff at The Chesapeake for all their loving care.

A celebration of Ida's life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 26, 2016 at Hidenwood Presbyterian Church in Newport News. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society at: cancer.org/donate or the Chesapeake Retirement Community Benevolent Fund at https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/ChesapeakeRetirement . An online guest book is available at rhaydensmith.com .