Ronald J. "Sticks" Costic

Portsmouth, RI - Ronald J. "Sticks" Costic, 76, of Portsmouth, died Sunday, August 25, 2013 at Rhode Island Hospital Providence, RI. He was the husband of Jacqueline (Silva) Costic.Born in Colliers, WV on December 15, 1936, he was the son of the late Ralph and Helen (Welshans) Costic. "Sticks" was a retired Firefighter and a Special Police officer for the town of Portsmouth.After retiring from the Fire department, he worked as a school bus driver for Laidlaw. He also worked as a custodian and maintenance man for St Philomena's school and at the Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, as a security guard. He could fix everything, but a cat. He was a former member of the Knights of Columbus, and Sakonnet/Portsmouth Sportsman's club. He was also a past member of the Tiverton Rod and Gun Club, and was active in many other civic organizations, over the years. Besides his wife he is survived by his children, Christy Taylor of San Diego, CA, Brian Costic of Denton, MD, Laurie Farrea of Portsmouth, RI, and Leslie Costic, his grandchildren, Tara Freeman, Lauren, Brett, and Julia Castonguay, Katherine and Colin Davis, Benjamin Farrea, and Jeremy Franco and his great grandchildren, Bailey and Audrey Freeman. He is also survived by his brother Royce Costic, and he leaves his faithful dog scar. He is preceded in death by his brother Kenneth Costic. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, August 28, 2013, from 5-8pm in the Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Road, Portsmouth, RI. His funeral will be held on, Thursday, August 29, 2013 at 9:00am from the Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Road, Portsmouth, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am, in St. Anthony's Church, 2836 East Main Road, Portsmouth. Burial will be private.Donations in his memory may be made to St Anthony's Church, 2836 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871 or to the Portsmouth Fire Department, PO Box 806, Portsmouth, RI 02871. Cemetery Details Portsmouth Cemetery Turnpike Ave Portsmouth, RI, 02871 Visitation AUG 28. 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM Connors Funeral Home 55 West Main Road Portsmouth, RI, US, 02871 info@memorialfuneralhome.com http://www.connorsfuneralhome.com Service AUG 29. 10:00 AM St. Anthonys Church 2836 East Main Road Portsmouth, RI, US, 02871