'Nate my heart goes out to you. I am so sorry for your loss. You and the children. May God give you the strength tomendure. I met her once and she was a beautiful lady. God Bless, Elaine'

'Dear mom, you were and have always been my bestfriend we did everything together from getting our nails done, to going shopping you are a girls bestfriend I enjoyed every minute we shared together just thinking of you being gone has killed my heart and shattered it into two with out you I don't know what what else to do if it wasn't for u and dad me and my sisters nicole and Bridget wouldn't haven't had had a second chance at life. You and dad both adopted us and gave us a home to call our own if it wasn't for u and dad I probably wouldn't be where I'm at the today missing you mom It's been 5 months since god took u from us and I miss you more every day I can't wait till we met again in heaven but I know ur watching down on dad and me and the family. I wish u were alive I miss u momma always and forever your sunshine rip momma jo 8/27/16 you may be gone from this world but you'll never Be forgotten I love you mom and miss you more than you may ever get to know'

'I loved my mother I miss you mommy. For ever and always. I still be your baby to be. Mommy as you rest in peace. I love you. Knowing that your arnt suffering. Love you mommy I'm still going to show you. To make your proud of your lil Nicky. 
Love you momy. Til we meet in heavens and everlasting lnife. Amen and R.I.P love Nicole your pumkin'

'Mr. Kostos & family. so sorry for your loss. She was an awesome lady and she will be missed.

Cynthia Zumwalt
Taylor Burk Clinic'

'Nate, I was very sorry to hear of your loss. If you ever need anything, just give me a call.
Ray Anderson'

'Nathan and Family, we met Jo through my Aunt Virgie and she immediately became part of the family! She accepted us as we accepted her. We loved having her around as she was always the life of the parties! She was a beautiful, kind and sweet woman who had a nice mean streak in her as well. She was always around for support when we needed it without hesitation. She will be missed immensely! Our thoughts and prayers are with you for comfort and peace as God has gained a beautiful angel. Love and Prayers, Jayden, Sandra and Steph'

'Nate & Family, I am so sorry for you loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.'

'Nate and Family. I was so saddened of the loss of Josie. My prayers thoughts and sympathy to heal the loss of Josie. The fun memories of her will be with us forever.'

'Nathan, I first met Josie the weekend of Jamahl and Nancy's wedding in Memphis, TN. I knew that she was the brainchild behind the delicacies that we all enjoyed, but I found her to be the nicest, kindest, most thoughtful person that I had met. I was excited to meet all the new family members and even though Josie was Virginia best friend, I counted her as family and one of my new best friends. After that time, whenever she came to town and I was able to go by, she was such a joy to be around. I am so grateful that our paths crossed and I am eternally grateful for the love and encouragement shown to Jamahl, Nancy and the boys (Christian and Collin) by her. God Bless you as the mourn and celebrate the amazing life of this precious soul!'

'Nate, we are so sorry for the loss of Josie. We have you in our hearts and in our prayers. May God's grace shine brightly on you.'

'I'm so sorry for ur loss. I will keep u all in my prayers love u all so much. I'm gonna miss all her pictures she would post. I loved the ones where she would cook and then share it. It all looked so yummy'

'Nathan, I can not express how sorry I am for your loss. Josie was a fire cracker! Any room she walked into she lite it up with smiles and laughter. She always knew how to make anyone smile and she left and good lasting impression. Every time I got to see her when you guys came to Ohio I loved being around her because she was just an amazing woman! My prayers are with you. She will be missed and again I am so sorry.'

'Nate, Josephine was an amazing woman. She was our friend and we loved her. Her light was so bright and her wit was so great, she will be missed and loved forever by us and many others along with you. Keep strong for those who love you as we do. Don and Jacquie Andrukat'

'As a childhood friend of Josie's I was heartbroken to hear the news of her passing. I met Josie at Assumption, and was so happy to reconnect with her all these years later through facebook. She was a special lady. My deepest sympathy to your family. I hope your wonderful memories help get you through this difficult time. 
Annette DeCarlo, Staten Idland, NY'

'Nate and family, both Betty Ann and I send our deepest sympathy and hold you all in our prayers.'

'Even though we have been apart for several years, we still call Josie and Nathan our friends. We loved her rebel and perky attitude and how she was always the life of the party. Nathan we will keep you in our prayers. Always remember to draw near to God and he will draw near to you....We hope to one day return to San Antonio, so when we do we will contact you for a visit.'

'Nate and family, so sorry to hear of the passing of Josie. She was an amazing person with such a kind heart. You and Josie were the first BBQ we went to when we arrived in SA in 1997. You are in my thoughts and prayers in this time of sorrow. God Bless.'

'Josie was the most generous person with her love and friendship. Nathan, our hearts ache for you and family's loss of this beautiful person. Heaven has gained a beautiful angel. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time, but also for peace as we all remember Josie with fondest and happy memories.

'Aunt Josie was the yin to your yang - just absolutely the perfect balance.

'Josie Kostos was My Soul Sister and My Beautiful Loving and Kind Hearted Friend....I Am in Shock and Heart Broken ....You Made My Heart Smile Everytime We Were Together...Rest in The Arms of Our Heavenly Father, I Will Never Forget You...Prayers for Nathan and Your Family Until We See You Again.....Heaven Has Gained A Super Angel'

'Dear Nate, Family, and Friends, 
I find it easiest to just post what we had written on Facebook, it was sincerely from our hearts. We love you. 
MESSAGE:
I remember taking this picture of you guys like it was yesterday, and all us guests (me, Rick, Rich, Sal, Susan, Dave, Annette, and of course, Josie) trying to make Nate smile! Such a wonderful picture of you two, and one that shows your great smile! Josie has never changed in the decades we have known her, always happy, always smiling. From our early days on Staten Island, when Nate and I worked together in Brooklyn, until our retirement days years later, you were always the happiest person we have ever known. We are so happy we were able to keep in touch over the years, you guys were truly bright lights in our lives.
The Lord acts in mysterious ways, and the loss of Josie is definitely proof of that.
Rest in Peace, Josie. The world will miss you.
Bobby and Claudia Herbert'

OBITUARY

Josephine Kostos

12 December, 1956 – 27 August, 2016

Porter Loring Mortuary - McCullough

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