William P. Costas Explained

William P. Costas
State Senate:Indiana
State:Indiana
District:5th
Term Start:November 5, 1980
Term End:November 9, 1988
Predecessor:John Reginald Larson[1]
Successor:William E. Alexa

William P. Costas (June 18, 1927  - July 23, 2013) was an American businessman and politician.

Born in Detroit, Michigan, he started his business career as a food buyer in Gary, Indiana. He then owned and operated Costas Foods in Valparaiso, Indiana 1972–1998. He served in the Indiana State Senate 1980–1988. His son Jon Costas was mayor of Valparaiso, Indiana from 2004 to 2020. Costas died in Valparaiso, Indiana.[2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: List of All Offices and Office Holders. 5 March 2015.
  2. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nwitimes/obituary.aspx?n=william-costas&pid=166023134&fhid=4974#fbLoggedOut William Costas-obituary
  3. 'William Costas remembered for his great faith,' NWI.com., Phil Weiland, July 23, 2013