George Joseph Costa, known to many as “Big George”, passed away peacefully on July 5th, 2024 on Long Island, New York. George was born on October 25th, 1942 to the late Rose and Charles Costa in Queens, New York where he spent most of his life.
George worked for 25 years at Elmhurst Hospital. After his retirement and watching his children grow, he moved to Long Island where he was able to spend many years watching his children, granddaughters and 7 great-grandchildren grow up.
George spent many years taking camping trips to Spring Glen Campground with his children George and Luana, and former spouse, Luana Speledore Costa. Eventually, George and Luana continued the tradition and George’s granddaughters were able to travel to Spring Glen to spend many summers roaming the same campgrounds as he did when he was younger. During their summer’s in Spring Glen, George would make breakfast for the whole campground and made a lot of noise to signal it was ready to be served.
Growing up, George enjoyed singing and entertaining people with his ukelele performances. George loved to entertain family and friends with stories from his youth and providing great Italian feasts for all to enjoy.
George is survived by his children, Luana and George; granddaughters, Kristen, Nicole, Jenny, Lulu, Marissa and Bella; great-grandchildren, Mason, Jojo, Noah, Jiovanni, Juliet, Jade and Novalee; sister, Rosie Tarabocchia; and cousin, Peter Vallone.
George was predeceased by his parents; his brothers and sister, Joseph, Peter, Candi (Carmela), John, and Jimmy; and his uncle Judge Charles Vallone.
George Joseph Costa will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. His stories and memories will remain in the hearts of those who love him. His family will eat his absolute favorite dish, egg foo young, in his memory.
Services to celebrate the beautiful 81 years of George’s life will be held on July 10th, 2024 from 2pm-4pm and 7pm-9pm at O. B. Davis Funeral Homes, 4839 Nesconset Highway, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776.
