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Maria Costa Obituary
Born in Pedro Miguel, Faial, Azores she was the daughter of the late Antonio S. and Maria C. daRosa.
Besides her husband, she leaves one daughter, Leiliana G. Costa of Riverside; one son, Emanuel G. Costa of East Providence; two sisters, Manuela Rosa and Maria Pacheco, both of East Providence; one brother, Jose daRosa of Woonsocket; one granddaughter, Destiny M. Costa; and one godchild, Alda Pacheco.
Her funeral will be held Friday at 8 AM from the PERRY/MCSTAY FUNERAL HOME, 2555 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 AM in St. Francis Xavier Church, No. Carpenter St., East Providence. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Calling hours Thursday 5-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Maria's memory to Home and Hospice Care of RI, 169 George St., Pawtucket, RI 02860, would be deeply appreciated.
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Memories and Condolences
for Maria Costa
John C
July 31, 2008
I never met you, but your daughter always had such nice things to say about you. She loved you so very much and she always will.
jessica & john flodin
July 30, 2008
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
jessica & john flodin
July 30, 2008
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
jessica flodin
July 30, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Leiliana Costa
July 30, 2008
I love you mom and you will always be in my heart....You are the best mom and strong women...I will never forget you..Leiliana
MARYANNE SILVA
July 30, 2008
TO LEILIANA AND MANNY...WORDS CANNOT EXPRESS THE LOSE U JUST SUFFERED...I AM SO SORRY...IF YOU YOU NEED ANYTHING ..I AM HERE...GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
helena salvador
July 30, 2008
sorry for your loss one.My prays is with you.
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