DELRAY BEACH — Sonya Isabelle Marcellino Costin of Delray Beach and Lake Burton, Georgia, died March 19. She was 91.
Sonya graduated from Seacrest High School in Delray Beach in 1952 and married her high school sweetheart, Bob Costin. Together, they founded Costin’s Flowers & Gifts, a thriving business that served Palm Beach County successfully for over 45 years.
Mrs. Costin’s passion was creating glorious floral arrangements as well as picking exquisite china, crystal, silver and accessories to offer her customers. She worked hard to make sure customer service and satisfaction were the top priorities at Costin’s.
Though the Costins’ primary residence was Delray Beach, their true love was time spent at “Costins’ Chalet” on Lake Burton. In addition to their “lake time,” they enjoyed traveling the U.S. in their Blue Bird Wanderlodge. Whenever you saw RC-2 roll by, you knew Sonya and Bob were on their way!
Strong and resilient, Mrs. Costin will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her and caring for her: forever loved and never forgotten.
Mrs. Costin was preceded in death by her husband, Robert P. Costin; her parents, Peter R. and Christine M. Marcellino; and her brothers, Patrick F. and Peter R. Marcellino. She is survived by her nieces, Gianna, Cari and Christy Marcellino; nephew, Patrick Marcellino Jr. (Jennifer); and many loyal friends.
Memorial contributions may be made to Achievement Centers for Children & Families, 555 NW Fourth St., Delray Beach, FL 33444. (www.AchievementCentersFL.org, 561-266-0003)
The funeral service and burial will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Amsterdam, New York, at a later date. Beck Funeral Home, in Clayton, Georgia, is in charge of the arrangements.
An online memorial register book is available at www.beckfuneralhome.com. For questions, call 706-782-9599.
— Submitted by the family
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