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Ernest Kostas
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Ernest Kostas

January 4, 1932 - April 7, 2022

"I was brought up by my mother & mother’s sisters, Aunt Josie & Aunt Provie. I was a very out going child, who used a spoon as a guitar & played it left handed. We lived in a tenement building at 309 East 5th Street, 5th floor. Then moved across the way to another 5th floor tenement. Did not get together with my father until I was 9 years old at 219 E. 23rd Street, New York City. I became shy, but seemed to always take a natural leadership in our teen years. Also became a very, in fact too honest a person. I was so honest in fact that when we played ball & there was a dispute as to a runner being safe or out both teams turned to me, even though I was on one of the teams to give the call. I had joined the US Airforce in 1951, but had to apply for discharge as both parents had been operated on & there was no income coming in. I received an honorable discharge due to hardship after 7 months in the Air Force. Applied to several jobs & bankers trust came through first. "My proudest family moments were when my children were born & graduated High School; when Kim had 2 handsome boys; when Darrel married Karen and they had 3 beautiful daughters; when John through diligence and hard work became the owner of his own business. "My proudest career accomplishments: when I became a manager at Hills Supermarket in 1969; when I became a manager at NCNB 1988 and then in 1990 I became an information processing officer of Nations Bank. "Memories: I have wonderful memories of life with my children John, Kim and Darrel; and I have many wonderful memories of my loving wife Rose; I also will always carry my mom & dad always in my memories. "My favorite sports were baseball – The NY Yankees, and hockey – The NY Rangers."

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