At a very young age he joined the Air Force where he very proudly served 20 years of service. During the 20 years, while being stationed at Laughlin Air Force Base in Del Rio, Texas, he met the love of his life an amazing woman named Dora Villarreal. They married in 1954 and enjoyed 63 beautiful years together before she preceded him in death in 2018. They had 4 wonderful children together. Johnny was a wonderful husband, father, son, loving brother, most special uncle, great uncle and grandfather and great-grandfather.
Johnny enjoyed being surrounded by friends and family continuously until his time of death. He took special delight in his culinary skills. Prior to his later years, he took delight in cooking and preparing delicious dishes. He also enjoyed his locksmith occupation after retirement. His goal in life was to make family and friends happy. When he was around family and friends, his smile was infectious and contagious. He would make everyone happy when he smiled and laughed. He will always be remembered for the generous momentos he bestowed on almost every person he ever met (lightup pens, key rings, etc. etc. etc.) In addition to family and friends, he most loved his church. St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church was a priority in his life. He especially took great pride in helping with the food preparation at the annual Greek Funstival every year until he was almost 85 years old. It was an event he looked forward to every year. He was so saddened when he was not well enough to attend the Greek Funstival any longer.
Johnny is survived by his daughters; Sylvia Jane Perez (Raymond Ventura), Frances Costa Flores (Sostenes), Mary Helen Carrisalez (Oscar). He is also survived by his loving Grandchildren; Kathy Gutierrez (Armando), Leanore Costa, Calysta Carrisalez, Mathew Carrisalez. Great Grandchildren; Aaron Costa, Avery Lynn Perez, Devon Gutierrez, Alyssa Gutierrez and Clive Gutierrez. Sister-In-Law: Catherine Whitley, Brother: Daniel Maroudas. Also, several loving and cherished nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years Dora Costa. He is also preceded in death by his beloved sons John Mathew Costa and son Mathew Costa of Belton, Texas. His Grandchildren, Ashley Costa Perez, Nicolas (Nico) Mathew Perez and Cedrych Dionysius (Yanni) Carrisalez. The siblings he adored: Chris, James, Nick, Gus, Mary, William, Helen & Frank.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Heartland Skilled Nursing Facility and Kindred Hospice Facility for taking such excellent care of their father.
At this time, Fran & Helen would also like to extend a huge debt of gratitude to their beloved sister Sylvia Jane for taking such good care of their daddy and their mother during the last years of their lives. You are truly and Angel in disguise.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions in his name be directed to St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, 2504 St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212.
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