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LELIA COSTA Obituary

COSTA, Lelia M. Sr. (McLaughlin) In East Boston, April 18, 2012 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late John Costa. Loving mother of John J. Costa of Wakefield, Lelia M. Costa Jr., Patricia DiLorenzo and Martha Luongo and her husband George, all of East Boston. Also survived by eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Late retired employee New England Telephone and Telegraph. Shop Steward IBEW Local 222, Member New England Telephone Pioneers. At her request all services are private.

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Published by Boston Globe from Apr. 19 to Apr. 20, 2012.

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pattie forgione/deming

May 2, 2012

Martha and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. may you find comfort in your memories.

April 20, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

Doreen,Chris,Jonathan and Jillian

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