Chicopee, Massachusetts
1932 - 2021
Jeannette L. (Fleming) Costa, 88, of Chicopee, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, June 18, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center. Jeannette was born on November 8, 1932 in Holyoke. She was educated at Clarke School for the Deaf. She was the founder of Deaf Ministry and an...
Read MoreI always loved it when Jeannette was around.She was a ray of sunshine and always had a smile on her beautiful face. I know she will be missed but know she is in GODS hands now. My deepest condolences. Pamela Dore Nading
Jeannette Costa
June 24, 2021 | Friend
Wow! Jeannette will never be forgotten - so many memories of time together in the deaf world! When I first met her, her “sign name” was “Costa-wife” - soon after, changed to her own name! A woman of strong faith, she was instrumental in getting the deaf ministry started within the Springfield Diocese. And a great sense of humor, using her own experiences to educate others about the challenges of deafness. Jeannette's story about the “dollop of sour cream” still makes me laugh. My...
Corinne Brennan
June 22, 2021 | Friend
Fran I would like to say I am very sorry about your mother. It must be a tough time for you and I am thinking of you. I hope I can see you before you go back to Florida.
Doug Harper
June 22, 2021 | Friend
Auntie Jeannette was an Angel. Anyone who knew her,Loved her. My heart is with her family❤ May you Rest In Peace
Love Donna and Dan
Donna & Dan Fugere
June 20, 2021 | Friend
Thanks for all the great picnics at your house and the many games of pass the card at your kitchen table! We will miss you!
Cindy
June 20, 2021 | Family
