Thomas Dicostanzo

Thomas died Monday, July 11, 2016 at his home in Columbus.

Thomas DiCostanzo was born in New York City to Anthony V. and Mary E. (Clarkin) DiCostanzo. He grew up in the Bronx and graduated from Mount St. Michael High School in New York and then from Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, Georgia. On December 18, 1982 he was united in marriage to Kathy Matson in Ancram, New York. Tom worked with troubled teens in Omaha before moving to Columbus where he continued his work serving the community. He was an entrepreneur and operated Dico's 13th Street Printing. Tom enjoyed sports, playing handball and noon basketball at the YMCA, horse racing, discussing politics and general conversation, but his pride and joy was his family.

He is survived by:
Wife: Kathy DiCostanzo of Columbus, NE
Son: Anthony (Nina) DiCostanzo of Omaha, NE
Son: Joe DiCostanzo of Omaha, NE
Son: Dylan (Willa) DiCostanzo of Eagle, NE
Daughter: DyAnn DiCostanzo of Columbus, NE
2 Grandsons: Dominic and Vincent DiCostanzo
Brother: Joe (Debbie) DiConstanzo of Middletown, CT
Sister: Diann (Joe) Purvis of Jeffersonville, VT
Niece: Carey (Donnie) Perrotti of Middletown, CT
Nephew: James Purvis of Jeffersonville, VT
Nephew: Daniel (Christine) Purvis of Jeffersonville, VT
Great Nephew: Lucas Perrotti of Middletown, CT
Mother-in-law: Patricia (Lyle) Ernst of Columbus, NE
Father-in-law: Dennis Matson of Tuscon, AZ
Brother-in-law: Paul (Gina) Matson of Columbus, NE
Nephews: Alex and Erik Matson of Columbus, NE
Dog: Ava Marie

He was preceded in death by:
Parents: Anthony and Mary DiCostanzo
Sister: Mary Ann DiCostanzo