OBITUARY
Ralph John Costanzo was born in Buffalo, New York on December 23, 1946.
He moved with his family to California at a very young age and attended Horace Mann Elementary School, Muir Jr High School and Burbank High School. Ralph excellent in both swimming and water polo.
After graduation, he joined the United States Marine Corps which he proudly served for 3 years. His service time took him both to Viet Nam and the Philippines.
When he returned, he eventually went to work for the City of Burbank and rose through the ranks until he became a Public Works supervisor. He served with the City for over 35 years and retired to Santa Clarita, Ca. with his wife Jackie.
On October 16, 2020, Ralph lost his battle with cancer. He was a proud man that served his country well, love his family and lived life to the fullness until the end. Not only were his loyalties with family and friends, but also with his football team, the Kansas City Chiefs.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years Jackie, sons Kenneth and Jeffrey, Brothers Carl (class of 69), John (class of 73) and other family members.
Services will be private.
A FEW FACEBOOK COMMENTS
My deep condolences to the Costanzo family.
RIP Bulldog
Condolences to the entire Costanzo family.
RIP Ralph, my old school pal with condolences to the family.'
He and my father Robert E. Lee were friends and enlisted in the Marines together. R.I.P Ralph. Say hi to daddy for me.
RIP. My condolences go out to his family and friends.
RIP.
for the family
So sorry to hear this. Dan and I wish peace and love to Carl and his family.
RIP condolences to his family
This sounds like a life well lived. Prayers and condolences to his family and friends.
I would go over to his house to go swimming.We would jump off his garage roof and into the pool..
Ralph was the greatest hitter I ever played against...
My
best catch was off the bat of Ralph..I played him in the deepest part
of center field ..He drove that ball 400ft and a mile high...a true
major league hitter...
Thanks Ralph..for all the good times...
RIP.
I
knew Ralph and talk to him when ever we run into each other when he was
working for the city of Burbank. I also work with his father at the
Burbank Post Office. A great family. God be with you Ralph.
Sorry to hear that. R.I.P. Ralph
Rest in peace, Ralph
I remember your smile. May God comfort family and friends....
R.I.P. hero
RIP Ralph
out heats go out to your family and friends from BHS and the Bennetts
My condolences to you and your family he was a great guy
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU
We are starting to loose more Bulldogs
. Darn cancer
Very sad. Played baseball with him and his dad coached us. RIP
Ah. Good times with the Costanzo clan on Naomi. RIP Ralph. You gave us all great memories.
My condolences to Carl, John and all your families.
I worked with Ralph for the City of Burbank. He was a great guy with a good sense of humor. RiP ,Ralphie !
Condolences to the Costanzo family!
Sending healing thoughts and prayers
Condolences to the entire Costanzo family. I loved working with Ralph when we were both in COB Public Works...such a great guy.
Gods
blessings to his family! Thanks for posting# I used to go out with Ron
Pociasek who lived directly across the street! I'll pass on the news!
Rip Ralph
I’m so sorry for your loss
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Carl and Med, and with your entire family. He was a great guy
Prayers for the entire Costanzo family. RIP Ralph.
My condolences to all his family and friends. RIP Ralph
Swam with Ralph on the BHS swim team and water polo. Great guy. RIP
I was so saddened by the news... life is fragile... hug and appreciate your loved ones
Time waits for no man, rest in peace with God in heaven, we all will be there too.
I remember seeing him around school but I never met him.
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