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MAUREEN A. COSTELLO
1940 - 2015
MAUREEN A. COSTELLO
1940 - 2015
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MAUREEN COSTELLO Obituary
Age 74, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior suddenly after heart surgery on Tuesday, June 23, 2015, in Portsmouth, VA. She was born on December 6th, 1940, in Pittsburgh, PA, to Donald Kennedy and Cecille Cornell Kennedy. Maureen attended St. Peter's Grade School and Allegheny High School. In 1959, she married Edward C. Costello. Maureen was a Nurse for over 40 years, working at Allegheny General Hospital, and in later years for various Private Duty nursing assignments. Preceded in her passing were her parents, Donald and Cecille Kennedy; sister, Patricia Kennedy Ricciardelli; husband, Eddie "Pie" Costello; daughter, Dianna L. Costello Isasky; granddaughter, Stacey L. Holste Virgilli. She is survived by her daughter, Maureen A. Costello Holste; son, Marty D. Costello; four grandchildren, Edward J. Holste, Jr., Dr. Ryan P. Holste, Thomas Magana, Alexis Isasky; seven great- grandchildren, Alyssa N. Virgili, Kaitlyn M. Virgili, Cage M. DeBruyne, Emily-Jean N. Holste, Edward J. Holste III, Landon P. Holste, Adelyn M. Holste. Maureen was known for her quick wit, humor, and great memory, strong work ethic and determination. Maureen resided with her daughter, Maureen in VA, and will be taken home to Pittsburgh which will be her final resting place. Services will be privately held in VA and in Pittsburgh, on July 3, 2015, at her daughter's gravesite. In lieu of flowers, please make Memorial donations in Maureen's name to Saint Raphael's Church, Morningside. A Catholic Mass will be held in her name at Saint Raphael's Church by Father Joe Mele (date to be determined).
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Thomas Magana
March 6, 2022
Id like to say there is not a single day that goes by gram that i dont think about our memories.
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