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Philip Costa Obituary

COSTA - Philip J., of Amityville, L.I. on July 15, 2008. Beloved husband of Rosemarie. Loving father of Pamela Nier and Paula Margolin. Dear step-father of Katheryn Schreiber, Dr. Elizabeth Trinidad, Kevin, Andrew, Sean and Patrick Marron. Cherished grandfather of Jennifer, Shannon, Erin, Michael, Annie, Paul, Alyssa, Mark, James, Patrick, Travis, Robert, Emily and Rosemary. Adored great-grand-father of James Philip, John Robert and Liam. Fond brother of Eleanor Kleopfer. The family will receive friends Friday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30pm at the Powell Funeral Home, Inc., 67 Broadway (Rt. 110), Amityville. American Legion service 7:45pm Funeral service Saturday 10:30am at the funeral home. Entombment Pinelawn Memorial Park. As an alternative to flowers the family has suggested memorial contributions to either the Hospice Care Network or the American Cancer Society. Envelopes available at the funeral home.

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Published by Newsday on Jul. 17, 2008.

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Linda Detlefsen

July 18, 2008

Dear Pam
Thinking of you with sincere sympathy at this time. You and your family our in my thoughts and prayers.

Russ Pilgrim

July 17, 2008

Dear Rosemarie, Pamela and Paula:
Please accept my sincere condolances. I have some understanding of the sense of loss, after the death of my mother last November. When I think of Phil, a smile automatically comes to my face. May God bless him and his family.
Sincerely,

Russ Pilgrim

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