Michael (Mickey) James Kostella, 74, of Victoria, passed away surrounded by his loving family on December 6, 2019. Mickey was born in Pittsburgh, PA on September 17, 1945 to the late Margaret Rita Scullion and Anthony Francis Costella. He moved to Victoria, Texas at the age of 5 and proudly told anyone who asked that he got to Texas as quickly as he could.
Mickey was a legend to his family and gave his all with kindness and humor. He wasn’t afraid to blaze his own path! He proudly served 4 years in the United States Navy as a Fire Control Technician onboard the USS Providence during the Vietnam War. Shortly afterwards, he moved to Victoria, TX and built and operated P.J.’s Seafood Shop and Diner for 35 years and dedicated a year of his life to support our troops in Iraq. Mickey’s favorite piece of advice to share with his kids was “If you fly with the buzzards at night; you can’t soar with us eagles in the morning!”. Mickey always reminded everyone that nothing was ever as bad as it seemed. Whenever he was asked how he was doing, Mickey always responded humbly with “Better than I deserve” even during the hard times. It was in these hard times in which he named Marsha as his Angel. We are truly blessed to have had Mickey in all of our lives, he brought joy and comfort to everyone he met. Rest in peace Mickey, you will be missed.
Mickey is survived by his wife of 50 years, Marsha Louise Wilson Kostella; his children, Shannon Hathaway and husband, Page of Victoria, Pat Kostella and wife, Tina of Victoria, Jenny Gentry and husband, Rodney of Portland, Oregon, Mickey Kostella and wife, Beth of Victoria; sister, Penny Moulton of California; brothers, Tony Costella of North Carolina, Jack Costella of California, Bill Costella of Victoria and his grandchildren, Drew and Baylee Hathaway, Patrick and Kayla Kostella, Alex and Oakley Gentry and Preslie Thomas, Ashbie and Sophie Kostella.
He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Bobby Costella.
A Celebration of Life will be Friday, December 13, 2019 at 6 PM at Rosewood Funeral Chapel with a reception to follow for a time of visit and fellowship.
Memorial donations may be made to Harbor Hospice or Wounded Warriors in Mickey’s name.
Words of comfort may be shared at www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com.
