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Samuel Costanzo of Branford died on Aug. 18 at Connecticut Hospice in Branford. He was the husband of Lucia Marino Costanzo of Branford.

He was the father of Paul Costanzo (Doreen) of Branford, Saverio Costanzo (Sharland) of Branford, and Maria Marley (Evan) of Nantucket, Massachusetts. He was the brother of Tony Costanzo of Southington and Richard Costanzo of Florida. He is also survived by his grandchildren Jessica, Sam Clark, and James. He was predeceased by his brother Sonny Costanzo.

Sam was born in Greenwich Village, New York, on Feb. 8, 1929, a son of Saverio and Nancy Caionne Costanzo. He had a long illustrious career as a professor of music theory at Quinnipiac University. He composed several works and produced many concerts in the area which featured many notable jazz musicians.

Funeral services and burial will be private. The W.S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 244 N. Main St., Branford, is in charge of arrangements. Please see his online memorial at www.wsclancy.com.