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Julia DeCosta Obituary

DeCOSTA, Julia L. (Notoranglo) Of Walpole, died peacefully Monday, November 3, 2008 at Harrington House Nursing Center in Walpole. Formerly of Norwood. She was 89 and the wife of the late John N. DeCosta who died in 1975. She leaves her son, John N. "Jack" DeCosta, Jr. and his wife, Joanne, of Walpole and her grandaughter, Jessica De Costa of Walpole. Private services will be conducted at Gillooly Funeral Home, NORWOOD, with interment at Highland Cemetery, Norwood., For additional information, tributes and guest book, please visit (www.mem.com). Gillooly Funeral Home Norwood. MA 781/7672-0174

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 4, 2008.

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Maureen Atkins

November 6, 2008

Dear John and family,
We purchased the cottages on Sagamore Beach from your mother. It was 30 years ago. She was so gracious and helpful. We always hoped that Julia would come back and revisit them. Your dad did such a great job building them. They must have been a great team! Julia and I exchanged xmas cards for many years--I specifically remember the one announcing the birth of her granddaughter! May she rest in peace. If you would ever like to revisit your childhood and share your memories with your wife and child, we would be happy to give you a tour. Again, so sorry for your loss,Maureen and Gerry Atkins
203 Lindbergh AVe, Needham02494

Eileen Kalos

November 5, 2008

Jack, Joanne & Jess,
I'm so sorry to hear of your mother, mother-in-law & grandmother's passing. Please know I have thought of you often in these last few days and you're in my thoughts and prayers. May God rest her soul and give you strength in the coming days.

Patty and Tom Starr

November 4, 2008

Dear Jack, Joanne and Jess,
We are so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time.

Pam Thomas

November 4, 2008

Jack, Joanne, and Jess,

I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.

God bless Julia.

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