Obituary of Basil A. Costantino

Basil A. Costantino, age 64 years of Mount Laurel, formerly of Fairview, passed away on June 30, 2018. Beloved son of the late Nicholas and Yolanda (nee Brighella). Loving and devoted partner of Dave Franks for 22 years. Dear brother of Dr. George Costantino (Catherine), Mary Costantino, Angela Fillari (the late Mark) and Susan Drummond. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and a great-nephew.

Prior to retirement, Basil was a floral designer for many years at Wegmans in Mount Laurel and Moorestown Flower Shoppe. Basil was an avid collector and artist and enjoyed painting and sculpting. Some of Basil’s artwork can be viewed at www.instagram.com/basil_paints. 

Basil will be remembered as being generous, caring, thoughtful, funny, respectful, and loving.  He was a lover of art and flowers, and had a great love and devotion for the Blessed Mother.  Basil cherished the time he spent with family members and loved each of them very much. He will be greatly missed.

Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Sunday from 4 to 6 PM at the Falco/Caruso & Leonard Funeral Home, 6600 N. Browning Road, Pennsauken, NJ 08109, where a Memorial Service will be held at 6 PM.  Donations can be made to Deborah Hospital Foundation at www.deborahfoundation.org