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STEPHEN COSTA Obituary

COSTA
STEPHEN L. III


Suddenly on October 6, 2017. Beloved son of Deborah Capuano; devoted step-son of Jimmy Capuano; loyal brother of Alfred Morrone and Gina Schlaack (of Las Vegas); also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and his faithful dog Maeve. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Viewing Tuesday eve 7 to 9 P.M. and Wednesday 8:30 to 9:30 A.M. BALDI FUNERAL HOME, 1331 S. Broad St. (ample parking on premises). Funeral Mass will follow View-ing on Wednesday 10 A.M. St. Rita of Cascia Church, 1166 S. Broad St. Int. private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Morris Animal Refuge, 1242 Lombard St., Phila., PA 19147.
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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Oct. 8, 2017.

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Joe Nowacky

May 20, 2022

Thinking of ya my friend

December 28, 2017

I shared a lot of laughs with Steve and he was always fun to be around. Couldn't have known a nicer guy. Rest in peace.

JACQUELINE CALALESINA

October 14, 2017

Dearest Debbie, Jimmy & family,
My deepest sympathy to all of you on the loss of Stephen.. reading all the notes he was a remarkable man. Gone way too soon. He is now with our Lord who will protect him for eternal life. Love & prayer

October 11, 2017

My condolences to the family of Stephen. I will miss seeing him at work. He was always very friendly and mannerly.

Deborah Alexander

James Williams

October 10, 2017

To Costa famliy, so sorry for your loss stephen was a good friend of mine from around the neighborhood I haven't seen red in a long time and I ran into him a month ago on Passyunk Avenue and when I looked up and saw that it was red it put a smile on my face he always had that effect on people we walked and talked for a while and laugh about stories from back in the day, he will be sadly missed may he look over us from heaven

Andrea Lento

October 10, 2017

Rest well Steven God has gained another angel.

Andrea Lento

October 10, 2017

My deepest condolences to you and family. Steven was one of the nicest young man I ever met him will be missed by many.

A neighbor

October 10, 2017

My deepest heartfelt condolences

October 9, 2017

Please accept my condolences on the loss of your love one.

Kita, Keyra, Nervine, Mike, Sharri, Becky

October 9, 2017

Steve is one of the best humans we have ever met. He has a way about him of making everyone in a room smile. We love the kindness he displayed towards others. God bless you during this heartbreaking time. Sending love and prayers. His friends from JJC Truancy Court

Pete Condo

October 8, 2017

For the Costa family..I am so sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace in the arms of God

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October 8, 2017

Costa Family I'm truly sorry for your loss. May the peace from God that surpasses all understanding guard your hearts and minds.

John Castaldi

October 8, 2017

Stephen. Ive know you since birth and held you in my arms when i was asked to be your godfather at your Baptism. You will always be in my heart. You are gone way too soon. You will not be forgotten.. May you rest in peace now. Watch over your loving mom.. I love you.......Johnny
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