William T. Kostiw

Kostiw, William Theodore Age 101, Passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. He was born on January 12, 1921 of ancient Ukrainian stock in the Ukrainian village of Dolzyca now in Poland. He was predeceased by his wife of over 60 years, Pauline Baran Kostiw in 2012. Bill as his friends called him, made his career at American LaFrance in Elmira as a painting supervisor and union member. He was a lifetime member of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church in Elmira Heights and one of its trustees. His love of America and its freedoms led him to his lifetime passion for the sovereignty of his ancestral homeland, Ukraine. He leaves behind his sons, Michael V. (Carolyn) and Robert (Sandy); his grandchildren, Michael W. (Kim), Kristen (Kyle), Jessica (Jon), Bobby (Sarie), Joseph, Matthew and Katie; and 9 great grandchildren, Eloise, Alice Pauline, Charlotte, Lucas, Brady, Ava, Elise, Lila, KyleDavid and a 10th great grandchild, a baby girl due next month. His many friends worldwide have expressed sympathies for his passing. Family and friends are invited to call on Monday, August 1st from 6 to 8 pm at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Parastas will take place there at 7:30 pm. Panahyda will take place on Tuesday, August 2nd at 9:30 am at the funeral home, followed by Divine Liturgy at 10 am in St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church with Father Teodor Czabala as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Nicholas Cemetery. The family suggests that any contributions made in his name should be directed toward support for Ukraine and its people now under attack.