Mr. Costello Freeman "Cossie" Guzman was the ninth child born to the late Rene and Vivian Guzman Branch on March 21, 1952. He was educated in Hillsborough County Public Schools and was employed as a security officer for Barnett Bank and Bank of America Institution. Costello was married to the late Harriet Guzman, both were dedicated members of Church Without Walls.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Herbert Rene Guzman, Sr., and James "Jimmy" Guzman; and five sisters, Rena Marie Guzman, Vivian Guzman Norton, Shirley Guzman Black, Carolyn Guzman Sessler, and Marjorie Guzman McGee.

He leaves to cherish his fond memories with his daughter, Katrina Guzman, and one grandson; a loving sister, Margaret Guzman Woodie; a loving devoted niece, Erica "Peaches" Oliver (Mardell); special nieces, Andrea Cummings, and Gail Vann; special great-nieces, Rena Howard, Evita Mitchell, and Lillie "Lonnye" Van; devoted great-nephew, Eric Howard; adopted niece, Quanta Nance; a host of other nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great-nephews; two devoted sisters-in-law; Betty Baker Guzman and Beatrice Guzman; family members, the Brooks, Currington, Nunn, Gonzalez, and the Lafayette families; special friends, Linda Armstrong and staff of the Florida Gulf Coast Apartments; longtime friends, the Jenkins, Isaac Buie, Woodall, Lawrence, and Sessler.

Special recognition, 6C1 Nursing staff at Tampa General Hospital, Hospice Care (Ruby Team) Nurse Carey, and Latoya, social worker. Costello was loved and adored by his family; he will be sadly missed.

Visitation
Friday, September 30, 2022
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Aikens Funeral Home
2708 E Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
Tampa, Florida 33610