Background
Costanzo, John Joseph was born on May 11, 1924 in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John Albert and Mary Cleophas (O'Connor) Costanzo.
Costanzo, John Joseph was born on May 11, 1924 in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John Albert and Mary Cleophas (O'Connor) Costanzo.
Bachelor, St. Bonaventura College, 1949. Bachelor of Laws, University Southern California, 1952.
Bar: California 1953, United States District Court (central district) California 1953, Supreme Court of the United States Court Association Moss, Lyon & Dunn, Los Angeles, 1953-1956, Martin, Hahn & Camusi, Los Angeles,1956-1957. Partner Spray, Gould & Bowers, Los Angeles, 1957-1972. Senior partner Hillsinger & Costanzo, Los Angeles, since 1972.
Served with United States Marine Corps, 1941-1945. Fellow International Academy Trial Lawyers (board directors since 1982), American Board Trial Advocates (diplomate, Trial Lawyers of Year 1967), State Bar California (governor 1981-1984, vice president 1983-1984).
Married Bernice Viola Javens, September 15, 1945 (divorced 1970). Children: John West., Suzanne M., Curnal East., Stephen L. Bachelor of Arts, Saint