Thursday, August 26, 2021
What a shock to hear that Costas has died. I went to graduate school with him at Syracuse University and stayed connected through the years. I was fortunate and honored in knowing and working with him.
Costas was always a wonderful, caring friend. He often talked of his family, and I even got a chance to meet his sister and her family when we traveled to a meeting in NYC together. I remember many, many times with him, and how he loved to entertain and treat us to Greek specialties and wines that were always out of this world delights. Late lab nights working often ended up with a beer at Hungry Charlies.
Everyone who knew Costas loved him. He was just such a kind, funny and thoughtful person. Costas was an outstanding collaborator on research projects. He always brought intelligence, thoroughness, hard work, and attention to detail that really define a very talented and well-trained scientist. And, Costas always made everything fun.
I am so sorry. He will be missed by so many. My deepest sympathy to all of his family.
Frank Barone
