Kostando Koci, 78, passed away September 23, 2011. She was a native of Albania and was the daughter of the late Eduardo and Elektra Zhupa. She is survived by her husband, Dionis Koci, two sons, Pavllo and Pirro Koci, all of Chesapeake, VA; and three grandchildren, Marsel, Denis, and Amanda Koci, of Chesapeake, VA. She was a fighter for her family, was loved by all, and will be dearly missed. She will always be remembered and was a hero to a lot of people. A funeral service will be held on Sunday at 1 p.m. at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel by Fr. Constantine Rogakos. Burial will follow at Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.