Konstantine Cost

LIFE IS GOOD! It is with great sadness that we are sharing the passing of Dr. Konstantine "Connie" Cost who, after a short (painless, but intense) battle with leukemia, has sailed on. He was born March 18, 1930 in New York, NY and was 86 years old. Connie graduated from the Fork Union Military Academy in 1948, and continued to serve in the National Guard during the Korean War. He was an ardent supporter of F.U.M.A. Connie married his true love, Helen (Bakos), in Rochester, NY. He was father to Nicholas (Catherine Arnold) and Stephan (Alicia Marcell). Grandfather to Christian, Kaitlyn, Blake, Katie and Samantha. Also surviving are his sister Mary (John) Argiropoulos, nephew Christopher (Amy), and grandnephews John and Reed. Connie earned his Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota in biochemistry. He moved to Royal Oak to be a professor of biochemistry at Wayne State University. He later joined the Michigan State Police as a forensic scientist, truly enjoying the challenges of his investigative work. A member of the Bayview Yacht Club, Connie was an avid sailor, competing many times in the Mackinac races with his family, including an overall win in 1981! He enjoyed many hours researching the history of and building detailed model boats. Connie loved to travel and be with his family, including trips to the Whales Back of Lake Huron, Greece, the Panama Canal and Grand Caymans. He enjoyed many beautiful sunsets at Algonac Harbor Club with many good friends. Connie had a zest for life, an adventurous soul and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Visitation Friday, June 17, 2016 from 4-8 p.m. with a service at 7 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan and Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Road (4 blocks E of Woodward), Royal Oak. The family cordially invites you to attend a Celebration of Connie's life on Saturday, June 18, 2016 from 5-8 p.m. at the Bayview Yacht Club, 100 Clairpointe Street, Detroit, MI 48215. Memorials appreciated to the Bayview Yacht Club Junior Sailors, Inc., 100 Clairpointe Street, Detroit, MI 48215 or Leukemia Research Foundation, 191 Waukegan Road, Northfield, IL 60093. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.

Konstantine Cost

March 18, 1930 - June 11, 2016