Anthony Costanza and wife Ruby Lois Johnson Costanza

Ruby Lois (Johnson) Costanza was born on September 23, 1924 in Batesville, Panola County, Mississippi USA to Roger Overton Johnson and Irene May Inez (Foster) Johnson, and had siblings Richard Overton Johnson, Jessie Lee (Johnson) Parkes, and Betty Jean (Johnson) McIver. She married Anthony Costanza on March 24, 1945, and they were married until Anthony's death on July 22, 1963. She had children Phyllis Costanza, Anthony Costanza Jr., and Mary Costanza. Ruby Costanza died at age 80 years old on August 19, 2005 in Apple Valley, San Bernardino County, Ca, and was buried in August 2005. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ruby Lois (Johnson) Costanza.

Anthony Costanza enlisted in the US Army on September 1, 1931. Starting as a Private in the Corps of Engineers, he became a Sergeant from Nov 6, 1933, to Jul 25, 1934. He earned Military Pistol Expert title on Sep 18, 1934, then transitioned to Infantry as Private First Class till Jan 26, 1937, receiving Honorable Discharge. From Jul 27, 1937, to Jul 26, 1940, he served in Coast Artillery Corps as Private First Class, achieving honorable discharge. During WWII (Jul 27, 1940 - Oct 13, 1945), he became Master Sergeant in Army Air Corps Band 62nd C.A. (AA). He advanced through ranks, received medals, and played vital roles in military bands. On Jan 31, 1957, he retired as Master Sergeant from 314th Army Band, leaving a legacy of dedication.