Slain Hockey Dad Mourned by 200 at Funeral Service
A man who was fatally beaten in a fight with another father over their youngsters’ hockey game was given a funeral Tuesday during which mourners said parents need to “take a good look at themselves” and their competitive instincts.
“There’s no place for anger anymore,” said Tom Grilk, who coached one of the dead man’s sons in hockey.
Michael Costin, 40, died Friday, two days after being injured in the brawl that took place at a rink in front of several youngsters.
Costin’s three sons and daughter, ages 9 to 12, wept during the hourlong funeral that drew more than 200 people. At Costin’s wake Monday, one of the sons was so overcome with grief that he climbed into the coffin with his father, a friend said.
Thomas Junta, a 42-year-old truck driver, has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter and is free on $5,000 bail. He could get up to 20 years in prison.
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