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Annette Costa Obituary

Of Dorchester, formerly of Holbrook, and the West End of Boston, Oct. 4, 2007. Beloved wife of the late John and loving mother of Joseph and Paul Costa, both of Dorchester, Anthony and his wife Noreen Costa of Holbrook, and John and his wife Anne Costa of Abington. Loving sister of Salvatore Giordano of Boston, and the late Joseph and Concetta Giordano. Also survived by 5 grandchildren and several loving nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Scally & Trayers Funeral Home, 54 Pleasant St., DORCHESTER on Tuesday at 9 a.m. Funeral Mass in St. Margaret's Church of Blessed Mother Theresa Parish at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Monday 3-8 p.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 7 to Oct. 8, 2007.

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Guy Pirelli

October 15, 2007

You are on my mind and in my heart.

Karen Brotherton

October 10, 2007

Dear Joe ~

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

~Karen

Ed & Mary Lou Androlones

October 9, 2007

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Dan Walsh

October 9, 2007

Joe So sorry to hear of the death of your Mother she wa a very kind lady

Anna Mottola

October 9, 2007

Joe,
I absolutely know how you are feeling at this time in your life. Remember the good times and treasure the memories.
We both are so lucky to have had our mothers be part of our lives for so long. What a gift!
Love, Anna

ELDRIDGE FAMILY

October 8, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Linda Starling

October 8, 2007

Joe,

Jimmy and I were so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love, Linda & Jimmy

Ralph & Lili Pirelli

October 8, 2007

Our prayers are with you....

Amy & Sonny Lee

October 8, 2007

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Stacy Kenney

October 8, 2007

John, sorry to hear about your mom. She was a very sweet lady.

Jen, Jackie and John, sorry to hear about your grandmother.

Your all in our thoughts and prayers.

Love,
Dan, Stacy & Alessandra

Carolyn Crowley

October 8, 2007

Joe,

Michael and I are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

With deepest sympathy,

Michael and Carolyn

Jodi Pirellli

October 8, 2007

Our Deepest Sympathy on the Loss of your mother. PLease know that our thoughts and our prayers are with you Joe, and your entire family.

Love; Jodi & Jimmy Pirelli

Mary

October 7, 2007

John, Tony, Joe & Paul, so very sorry about your mother. She was always pleasant and good natured. We didn't see her often but she will be missed at family gatherings.

To all her grandchildren, remember her as she was, she was kind and loved you all.

Helen and John Pirelli

October 7, 2007

We were sorry to hear the loss of your mother. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Love.

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