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Deanna N. Costanzo
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Deanna Costanzo Obituary
AGE: 29 • Wilmington
After a struggle with addiction, Deanna lost her life on Thursday, October 29th, 2015. She was a 2004 graduate of New Dominion School and attended Wilmington University.
Deanna enjoyed music, family events, the Jersey shore, glitter make-up and the simple fun things in life.
Although her entire family tried to help her fight her addiction, we couldn't show her a way to cure her addiction. We will always remember, love and miss her. If you have a loved one suffering from this disease, please do everything you can to help them. I hope and I pray that my daughter will now find the peace she was seeking here on earth.
Deanna was predeceased by her father, Vincent Costanzo.
She is survived by her mother, Donna Smith, her brother, Nicholas J. Costanzo and his wife, Dina, her grandmother, Joyce Smith, her niece, Cecelia Costanzo, and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 3rd street and Bancroft Parkway, Wilmington, on Tuesday, November 3, at 11am., where friends and family may visit beginning at 10am. Burial will be held privately with her family.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in memory of Deanna be sent to at TAckaddiction P.O. Box 36, Bear, DE 19701. www.attackaddiction.com
To send condolences, visit:
www.dohertyfh.com
302-652-6811
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Joyce Greene
October 26, 2019
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
November 7, 2015
Donna and Family-
We are so sorry for your loss and wish that we had words that would take away your pain however their are no words. After losing our son, Tyler Armstrong Keister, to this horrific disease we knew that we needed to stand up to atTAcK addiction. We never knew then that this group of people who came together to form atTAcK addiction would save us and help us to get through each day. We are an open group and welcome everyone. We hope that you will find the same amount of peace that we do as we work together to make a difference in our community. We meet the second Tuesday of each month (except in December) and our contact information is on our website if you want to reach out to anyone.
In Peace & Solidarity,
Jeanne and Don Keister
[email protected]
November 7, 2015
Donna.... Our prayers are with you and your family. May all your wonderful memories give you strength. Love and Hugs. Angel and John Fillo and Family.
November 4, 2015
Donna, I am so sorry hear about your loss. God Bless
Kathy Haley Carson
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November 4, 2015
God Bless...
Christine Drake
November 4, 2015
Donna, I am so sorry to hear about Deanna. I'm thinking of you and keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Janet Edwards
November 4, 2015
Donna, I did not know your beautiful daughter, but know the struggles of addiction. My daughter is in recovery now and my heart breaks for you that Deanna's struggle ended this way. I applaud you for sharing her story of addiction and breaking the stigma attached to it. This disease is taking too many of our children, and I am sorry Deanna was one of them. May God bless you during this difficult time and comfort you and yours with beautiful memories of your precious girl. My deepest condolences.
Barbara Temple
November 4, 2015
Praying for you and your family.
Janet Nixon
November 3, 2015
Donna,
I am so very sorry to learn of the loss of your daughter. I can only imagine the pain you are enduring. I pray that you find peace and comfort for those that surround you during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jane Rapuano
November 3, 2015
Donna, Leon and I are praying for you and your family. We are very sorry for your loss.
Patricia Ferrick/Gibson
November 3, 2015
Donna, prayers for you and your family during this most difficult time.
Joyce Greene
November 3, 2015
I did not know your precious and loved daughter but I am friends with someone else that did. I am so sorry for your loss. I have a child in recovery and
know how difficult the struggle is for everyone. I praise you for bringing awareness to this disease and helping to erase the stigma. May you find some comfort in knowing that others are sharing your pain. May your beautiful angel rest in peace. God bless you and your.family
Elsie Thornton
November 3, 2015
Donna,Iam so sorry to hear of your loss. I can't imagine the loss of a sibling.
Donna Grubb
November 3, 2015
Dear Costanzo Family, we do not know each other but I wanted to say it is beautifully amazing you shared the reason for this sad loss. When there has been this problem in my family no one shared so we could pray and try to help. May your sharing help others
Donna Sadowski
November 3, 2015
To Donna,Debbie and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.May your find peace and cherish the good memories.
Sr. Ann Marie Slavin
November 3, 2015
I am holding all of you in prayer as you deal with this great loss. Be assured of the prayers of our sisters also.
Missy Smith
November 3, 2015
My prayers are with your family at this time. May you rip girl. I still can't believe your gone. I will never forget the fun we had when we were younger and the system blasting in your brothers car You me my big sis and you bro. Still makes me laugh.
November 3, 2015
Donna, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Addiction is sometimes an impossible fight. God bless you and your family and may you all find peace. Daphne Mullett
November 3, 2015
So very sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. The one thing that cannot be taken is your memories so cherish them and speak of them often.
Sincerely,
Chris & Crissy Finch
Teresa Parsons
November 2, 2015
R.I.P Deanna. I hope your dancing with the Angels. Prayers going up for your family.
Shara
November 2, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. You now have an angel watching over you. God bless.
Nancy Jo OConnor
November 2, 2015
Keep watch over your mom, help her to be strong
Kellie McQueen
November 2, 2015
Donna....
Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.May family and friends provide love and support today and all the days ahead.May your daughter rest in peace ---free of all pain. Blessings to you.
Renai Comstock(Dominelli)
November 2, 2015
So sorry for your loss.. Thinking of you Donna and your family!!Rip Deanna
Eileen McGovern
November 2, 2015
Donna,
I am so sorry. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Eileen
Gale Duncan
November 2, 2015
Dear Donna,
I am so very sorry for your loss; the death of Deanna, I am sure is beyond pain. I am so sorry her struggle ended in this way. Please know you are in my prayers.
Jennifer Verdicchio
November 2, 2015
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your lossour thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Sincerely, Joe & Jennifer Verdicchio
barbara Schilling
November 2, 2015
Donna, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bonnie & Dan Walter
November 2, 2015
Dear Donna and Family. We are so sorry for your loss. We pray for the Lord's comfort and peace for you all.
Dot Fowler
November 2, 2015
Donna, I just heard today and will be out of town this week so I won't be able to visit with you. I am so sorry and know how much you tried over the years to give Deanna the support, love and tools she needed to have a wonderful life. I am so saddened by this news and wish you and your family peace and comfort from family and friends.
MaryAnn / Jim Kane
November 2, 2015
Donna and Family,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beautiful daughter. I remember her from our summers at Erin Shores. I too know the struggles that addiction can cause in a family and a mother's love trying to lead your child to recovery. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. May Deanna finally be at peace and I hope for healing and peace for you too.
November 2, 2015
My heart goes out to all... BELIEVE me when i say i know what you are going through. Addiction is a disease that is VERY difficult to fight. Be strong and yes your daughter is at peace now.
Stephanie Britz
November 2, 2015
Donna, I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort & peace for you and your family during this most difficult time.
November 1, 2015
My sincerest condolences to the Costanzo Family. May the God of all comfort (Psalms 83:18) help you during these difficult times.
Sheila Hobson
November 1, 2015
Donna, I am so very sorry for your loss. I cannot even imagine your pain. You and your family will be in my prayers
November 1, 2015
Dear Donna and family, my heart is sadden my this devastating news. I can only imagine what you are going through. This disease has taken so many lives. We didn't cause it we can't control it and it can't be cured. I have always admired you. Love Aunt Rose Ann
Tarra Reed
November 1, 2015
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and hope that you and your family find comfort knowing that she is in a better place. Deanna & I attended St. Thomas School together many years ago, I remember her like it was yesterday!
Barbara Thursby-Carucci
November 1, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I still remember as if it was yesterday, 35 years ago. You were a fantastic nurse and help deliver my daughter Andria. I can not even comprehend your loss. Thinking of you at such a sad time. God bless you and your family
Nicole Schurga
November 1, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss..My prayers go out to your entire family! She will be missed!
Stephanie Whittaker
November 1, 2015
My thoughts and prayers to your family. I knew Deanna shortly during my time at Boscov's and we always had a fun time together. May God Bless you during this time.
Raymond Costanzo
November 1, 2015
R.I.P little Cuz
Raymond Costanzo
November 1, 2015
I kno what she was going through I still to this day am fighting the same battle. My prayers go out to my aunt Donna and my Cuz Nick. She is now at peace.
Raymond and Sharon Costanzo
November 1, 2015
So sorry for your loss our prayers go out to you and your family.
Rose Ann and Aldo DiNatale
November 1, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss. There are no words to describe the pain you are going through. Please know that we are praying for your whole family. ❤
kathy walker
November 1, 2015
So very sorry for your loss Donna. Prayers for comfort and peace.
Kathy and britney walker
Paula Mattson
November 1, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my son 7/16/14. There are no words to take the pain away. But know that there are many of us, sadly, who understand this pain.
Jeanie Giliberto
November 1, 2015
Donna...we're so sorry to hear this...your write up was beautifully written from a mother's heart ... if you need to talk we're here...love your cousin Jeanie and Tony.
Fran & Ed Curran
November 1, 2015
I didnt know Dianna, but our hearts are breaking for your family. I am in a family that is also trying to deal with a love ones addiction. We feel your pain and pray the lord will give you some comfort in knowing that she is finally at peace. We send our heartfelt condolences and we will keep your family in our prayers.
Laura Vassallo
November 1, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.
Friend of Rachel Steward
Mary Ann Crosley
November 1, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers are sent your way.
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