Frank D. Costanzo

Frank Don (Snowman) Costanzo, 70, Gladstone, Missouri, died April 7, 2016. Frank was born in Kansas City, MO and was the eldest child of Dominick and Jean Costanzo. He graduated from De La Salle high school in 1963 and lived his life in the Kansas City area. Most recently, Frank lived in Gladstone, MO and was a resident at Englewood Vista Retirement Home. Frank attended Sheffield Family Life Center and was a follower of Jesus Christ. Frank had many hobbies throughout his life; early on he enjoyed off-road vehicles including dirt bikes and dune buggies. He had an appreciation for r/c cars, boats and planes. He enjoyed hunting and had a profound love for fishing. Often times he could be found on the banks of Bennent Springs in search of that elusive lunker. Frank also enjoyed tying flies and handing them out to others who enjoyed fishing. Frank’s greatest love outside of his faith was that of his family. He is survived by his sister Kathy Costanzo, Daughter Sara Valdivia Dick, Sons Michael, Anthony, Philip, Nick and Jason and Grandchildren Austen, Mia’Sa, Autumn, Michael, Josh, David, Krys, Nicholas, Dominic, CosmoLino, Adriana, Corey, Sarah, Luca, Hailee, Jude and Abigail. A celebration of his life will be held from 4 – 6 P.M. Wed. April 13 at White Chapel, 6600 NE Antioch Rd., Gladstone. In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made in Franks name to support Missouri State Parks at https://www.dnr.mo.gov/parksdonation/.