Debra “Debbie” Costantino, 59, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2014 surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Jersey City to the loving Anthony and Helen Costantino, she grew up in down town Jersey City and is a former resident of Bayonne. Debbie was very active in the Hudson County ARC program and most recently the Young at Heart program in Brick. A loving and happy soul, Debbie enjoyed the quality time spent with her cherished family. She was the center of her family’s life, providing inspiration and loving companionship, she never allowed being disabled to confine her, and was adored by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her loving father Anthony Costantino in 2002
Surviving are her devoted mother Helen Nealon Costantino, her dear siblings, Anthony Jr. and wife Christine, Alan Costantino, Lucille and her husband Pat Rosace, Donna Perno and husband Jim, Laura Eckert and husband Dave, Sandy Trebour and husband Phil, Doloris and husband Victor Rizzo, Thomas and wife Endira. Debbie was a Special Aunt to her many nieces and nephews, her niece Janine will always hold a special place in her heart, as will her best friends and cousins Bernadette and Don Daly.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 24th from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00PM at the O’Brien Funeral Home, 505 Burnt Tavern Road, Brick. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:00AM on Friday, April 25th at St. Dominic R.C. Church, Brick. Entombment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery Mausoleum in North Arlington.