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Anthony Costa, 80, of New Paltz, New York passed away on Tuesday August 24, 2021, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, New York. Born October 2, 1940, in Newburgh, New York he was the son of the late William and Catherine (Crystal) Costa. On June 20, 1964, Tony married the love of his life, Andrea Wilma Koisch in Newburgh, New York. They had over 57 happy years together before his passing. After attaining his bachelor's degree in accounting, Tony attended the Brown University Graduate School of Banking. In 1970, at the age of thirty, Tony became the President of New Paltz Savings Bank. Over the next 34 years he worked in banking in the Hudson Valley. His lengthy career provided him with the expertise and relationships needed to successfully found Empire State Bank in Newburgh, New York in 2004 where he served as Chairman and CEO until his retirement in 2016. Throughout his life Tony enjoyed athletic pursuits. He was an avid skier and golfer and loved to stay fit by working outside, riding his bike, and going to the gym. He enjoyed traveling and had an adventurous soul which led to excursions that included white water rafting, scuba diving with sharks, and skiing and golfing all over the world, all with his beautiful wife at his side. Most of all he enjoyed building relationships, both in business and personally. He had a huge heart, loved telling stories, and offered the hand of friendship and support to everyone who crossed his path. Good food and drink brought him tremendous pleasure in life as long as they were shared with family and friends and lots of laughter. He was friend and confidant to many, and his influence as a father figure reached far beyond his immediate family unit. His quick smile and love of life will be missed by the many people who loved him. Survivors include his loving wife, Andrea Costa; his four daughters, Jennifer Costa of Woodstock, NY, Stephanie Costa of Kingston, NY, Susanne Driscoll and her husband Matthew of New Paltz, NY, and Jessica Economou of New Paltz, NY; his siblings, Sheila Moriello of New Paltz, NY, Philip Costa and his wife, Meg of New Paltz, NY, and Kevin Costa of New Paltz, NY; six grandchildren, Nicholas Pagano of New Paltz, NY, Anthony Pagano of Albany, NY, Chloe Driscoll of New Paltz, NY, Blaise Driscoll of New Paltz, NY, Cooper Driscoll of New Paltz, NY, and Cyrus Blickstein of Woodstock, NY; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call on Sunday August 29, 2021, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Copeland-Hammerl Funeral Home, 162 S. Putt Corners Road, New Paltz, New York 12561. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that donations in Tony's memory be made to Habitat for Humanity, 125 Washington Street, Newburgh, New York 12550 or to the Greater Newburgh Symphony, 211 Dupont Avenue, Newburgh, New York 12550. Copeland-Hammerl Funeral Home is honored to assist Tony's family with the arrangements. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Anthony Paul Costa please visit our Tribute Store.
Anthony Costa, 80, of New Paltz, New York passed away on Tuesday August 24, 2021, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, New York. Born October 2, 1940, in Newburgh, New York he was the son of the late William and Catherine (Crystal) Costa. On June 20, 1964, Tony married the love of his life, Andrea Wilma Koisch in Newburgh, New York. They had over 57 happy years together before his passing. After attaining his bachelor's degree in accounting, Tony attended the Brown University Graduate School of Banking. In 1970, at the age of thirty, Tony became the President of New Paltz Savings Bank. Over the next 34 years he worked in banking in the Hudson Valley. His lengthy career provided him with the expertise and relationships needed to successfully found Empire State Bank in Newburgh, New York in 2004 where he served as Chairman and CEO until his retirement in 2016. Throughout his life Tony enjoyed athletic pursuits. He was an avid skier and golfer and loved to stay fit by working outside, riding his bike, and going to the gym. He enjoyed traveling and had an adventurous soul which led to excursions that included white water rafting, scuba diving with sharks, and skiing and golfing all over the world, all with his beautiful wife at his side. Most of all he enjoyed building relationships, both in business and personally. He had a huge heart, loved telling stories, and offered the hand of friendship and support to everyone who crossed his path. Good food and drink brought him tremendous pleasure in life as long as they were shared with family and friends and lots of laughter. He was friend and confidant to many, and his influence as a father figure reached far beyond his immediate family unit. His quick smile and love of life will be missed by the many people who loved him. Survivors include his loving wife, Andrea Costa; his four daughters, Jennifer Costa of Woodstock, NY, Stephanie Costa of Kingston, NY, Susanne Driscoll and her husband Matthew of New Paltz, NY, and Jessica Economou of New Paltz, NY; his siblings, Sheila Moriello of New Paltz, NY, Philip Costa and his wife, Meg of New Paltz, NY, and Kevin Costa of New Paltz, NY; six grandchildren, Nicholas Pagano of New Paltz, NY, Anthony Pagano of Albany, NY, Chloe Driscoll of New Paltz, NY, Blaise Driscoll of New Paltz, NY, Cooper Driscoll of New Paltz, NY, and Cyrus Blickstein of Woodstock, NY; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call on Sunday August 29, 2021, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Copeland-Hammerl Funeral Home, 162 S. Putt Corners Road, New Paltz, New York 12561. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that donations in Tony's memory be made to Habitat for Humanity, 125 Washington Street, Newburgh, New York 12550 or to the Greater Newburgh Symphony, 211 Dupont Avenue, Newburgh, New York 12550. Copeland-Hammerl Funeral Home is honored to assist Tony's family with the arrangements. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Anthony Paul Costa please visit our Tribute Store.