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Lillian Costa Obituary

COSTA, Lillian (Venezia) In Revere, Sept. 23 in her 93rd year. Wife of the late Gabriel B. Costa. Devoted mother of Revere School Committeewoman Donna Wood-Pruitt & husband John R. Pruitt of Revere, Brian B. Costa & wife Anna Maria of Salem, NH, & the late Patrice A. Costa. Cherished sister of Beatrice Wood of Revere, Ernest Venezia of Las Vegas, NV, & the late Rose E. McLaughlin, Emma, William, Edward,Vincent&Alphonso Venezia. Dear grandmother of Kristen M. Wood, Robert M. Wood & wife Jennifer all of Revere, Nichole & Amanda Keeler both of Lynn, Brett & Brandyn Costa both of Salem, NH. Also lovingly survived by her devoted companion Murray Brown of Revere, her great grandchildren Brooke & Rylan & many nieces & nephews. Family & friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Vertuccio Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway, (Rte. 107) REVERE, on Friday, Sept. 26, at 9 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere, at 10 a.m. Visiting hours are Thursday only 4-8 p.m. Parking available in the lot left of the Funeral Home. Interment is private. Late member of the Revere Emblem Club. In lieu of flowers remembrances to the Alzheimers Assoc., 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472.

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Published by Boston Globe on Sep. 24, 2008.

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Mary Ann Silva

September 27, 2008

Donna and family,
So sorry about your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you. See you soon.
Mary Ann Silva

September 25, 2008

Donna, Brain and rest of family. So sorry to hear about your mom. I have so many wonderful memories of her. I will keep them close in my heart. She was our Aunti Lily. I loved her like she was my aunt. She will be missed.
Stacey Travalgia (Mondello)

Andrea Brown Berman

September 24, 2008

So many wonderful memories of Lil. Her great big smile, her kitchen full of apples, seeing her and my dad holding hands, watching TV, looking out for one another. She was such a special lady, and we loved her so very, very much. She may have been little, but she had a big heart. We will miss her, but are fortunate to have known her. She will always have a special place in our hearts.

Nicole Keeler

September 24, 2008

Nana, I will always remember you and I miss you very much. One thing I will never forget is your devotion to decorating for Xmas :-)

Sean McLaughlin

September 24, 2008

So sorry to hear of Auntie Lillie's passing. The Family is getting smaller.

Marisa Di Pietro

September 24, 2008

To past Lt. Gov. Donna Wood Pruitt: Condolences on the passing of your mother. From all your friends at the Kiwanis Club of East Boston.

Billy Bell

September 24, 2008

So sorry to hear of Lil's passing away. I can still remember her and Gabe on beach st many years ago. My condolences to Donna and the rest of Lillian's family.

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