Matthew "Matt" Joseph Costanza Junior, age 78 of Fort Worth, TX, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

Recitation of The Holy Rosary: 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, prior to Mass of The Resurrection

Mass of The Resurrection: 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 11, 2026, Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 5953 Bowman Roberts Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76179.

Inurnment: 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2026, Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, Texas 75211. We invite all who knew and loved Matt to join us in honoring his memory.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to a local charity of your choosing, in honor of Matt.

Matt was born October 9, 1947, in New Orleans, Louisiana, as son of the late Matthew Joseph Costanza Senior and Mary Maggie Cutrer.

Matt served his country as a United States Marine for 3 years. During this time, he served two tours in Vietnam, earning the rank of Corporal and was a recipient of the Purple Heart.

In addition to his parents, Matt was preceded in death by his sister, Rose Marie Costanza and his brothers, Vincent Matthew, John Anthony and Michael Edward Costanza.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 40 years, Ada Iris Costanza; his sons, Jon Anthony Costanza and his wife, Christina, and Christopher Luis Costanza; his cherished grandchildren, Frank Anthony Costanza and Charlotte Grace Costanza; his beloved sister-in-law, Mary Frances Costanza and many nieces and nephews.