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Andrea LaCosta Obituary
AGE: 46 • Long Valley
Andrea LaCosta, 46, of Long Valley, NJ., passed away suddenly at home on Thursday, April 3, 2014. Andrea was born on December 19, 1967 in Paterson, NJ.
She received her Bachelor's Degree in Art History from Rutgers University. Andrea loved doing anything with her daughters Ariel and Ava. She enjoyed working out, dancing, attending concerts, and art, especially drawing and painting. Andrea liked vacationing in Disney World. She had a deep faith in Jesus.
Andrea is survived by her husband, Michael; her daughters Ariel and Ava; her parents Joan and Anthony LaCosta; sisters Lauren Nicoletti and husband Mark, and Jennifer Zuccolo and husband Keith; and her brother Bill LaCosta and wife Aimee.
A Celebration of Andrea's life will be held on Tuesday April 8, 2014 from 4-8pm at the William J. Leber Funeral Home, 15 Furnace Road (corner of Rt 206), Chester, NJ., (908) 879-3090. An 11am funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 9 at Our Lady of the Mountain Church in Long Valley. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the The LaCosta Family, 6 Nestlingwood Drive, Long Valley, NJ. For online condolences or information visit www.williamjleberfh.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Andrea LaCosta
Patty Hogan
April 9, 2014
Joan , I am so saddened for you loss. My condolences go out to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Gina Maffie
April 8, 2014
Michael, Ariel, & Ava,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I was so saddened to hear about Andrea's passing. We had many good times together in college. She was a beautiful person inside and out.
Gina (Stangota) Maffie
April 8, 2014
Joan, I was saddened to hear about your daughter. I will keep you and your family in my prayers, especially your granddaughters.
Ria Carraro
Evy Apostolatos
April 8, 2014
Michael,
I was so deeply saddened to hear about Andrea. I know it's been years since we've connected but please know I am thinking of you and your family and praying for your peace and comfort. I wish you strength at this difficult time. Sending you a huge hug.
April 7, 2014
Dear Michael, Ariel, and Ava,
We ask Jesus to comfort you in this time of tremendous grief. We ask that he shine a light upon you, and hold your hands as you move ahead and give you a thousandfold of memories to carry you through.
We will continue to hold you in our hearts and prayers forever,
Cheryl, Giordan, and Cristian Carbini
george iannacone
April 7, 2014
We are so sad by this loss. Our prayers and sympathy to all of the La Costa family. Joan and Tony, please know of our shared grief.
With great sadness Lily and George Iannacone
Leslie Cresitello Seader
April 7, 2014
I am truly sorry to hear of your loss. I knew Andrea for many years and always found her to be so lovely, sweet and kind. My heart breaks for her family. Please know I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
April 7, 2014
Lauren, I am so sorry to hear about your sister. We all worked together at 475 South Street in Morristown many years ago. May she rest in peace.
Regina Reilly Frey
Diana Iannacone Lawler
April 7, 2014
Dear Aunt Joan, Uncle Tony, Lauren, Jennifer and Bill, So sorry for your loss.Prayers go out to you and your family and Andrea's family in this time of need..
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