Michael John Costas
September 3, 1926 — September 19, 2013
Michael John Costas, 87, of Cedar Rapids, died Thursday, September 19, 2013. Services: 10:00 am Monday, September 23, 2013, at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, Cedar Rapids, by Father Peter Andronache. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 pm Sunday, September 22, 2013, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, where a Trisagion service will be held at 6 pm. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Marjorie; his children, John M. (Rachelle) Costas of Scottsdale, Arizona, Timothy A. (Robin) Costas of Lothian, Maryland, Elizebeth A. (Thomas) Eicher of Annapolis, Maryland, and Michael A. (Becky) Costas of New Market, Maryland; nine grandchildren, Michael, Daniel and Adrienne Costas, Ace, Alex, and Chloe Fattouche and Andrew, Alan and Tyler Costas; sister, Helen Mantice of Northbrook, Illinois; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Athena Costas; and a sister, Demetra Costas.
He was born September 3, 1926, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to John and Athena Angelides Costas. He served with the Quartermaster Corps with the United States Army during World War II. In 1950, he graduated from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor of Science degree in commerce. Following graduation, Mike joined his father with the Harmony Cafeteria until it closed due to urban renewal in 1960. He was an agent with Paul Revere Life Insurance Company for 44 years, later known as Unum Provident Life Insurance.
He was a member of St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, a member of Crescent Lodge No. 24 for over 50 years, a member of Consistory and El Kahir Shrine, and the Tuesday Noon Optimist Club. Mike was an avid Hawkeye sports fan.
Memorials may be directed to St. John the Greek Orthodox Church, 501 A Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Marjorie; his children, John M. (Rachelle) Costas of Scottsdale, Arizona, Timothy A. (Robin) Costas of Lothian, Maryland, Elizebeth A. (Thomas) Eicher of Annapolis, Maryland, and Michael A. (Becky) Costas of New Market, Maryland; nine grandchildren, Michael, Daniel and Adrienne Costas, Ace, Alex, and Chloe Fattouche and Andrew, Alan and Tyler Costas; sister, Helen Mantice of Northbrook, Illinois; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Athena Costas; and a sister, Demetra Costas.
He was born September 3, 1926, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to John and Athena Angelides Costas. He served with the Quartermaster Corps with the United States Army during World War II. In 1950, he graduated from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor of Science degree in commerce. Following graduation, Mike joined his father with the Harmony Cafeteria until it closed due to urban renewal in 1960. He was an agent with Paul Revere Life Insurance Company for 44 years, later known as Unum Provident Life Insurance.
He was a member of St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, a member of Crescent Lodge No. 24 for over 50 years, a member of Consistory and El Kahir Shrine, and the Tuesday Noon Optimist Club. Mike was an avid Hawkeye sports fan.
Memorials may be directed to St. John the Greek Orthodox Church, 501 A Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401.
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