Jean L. Costa

Jean L. Costa obituary, Corning, NY

Jean L. Costa

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Jean Costa Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Haughey Funeral Home, Inc. on Sep. 30, 2025.

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Jean L. Costa, age 93 of Corning, NY, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025. She was born January 4, 1932, to Olin and Edna Townsend. She married Carl Costa on April 28, 1951. He pre-deceased her in 2010, after 58 years of marriage.

Jean graduated from Painted Post High School and worked at Corning Inc., retiring after 20 years of service. She will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her children: Michael Costa, Patricia (Dan) Shoemaker, Cheryl (Linda) Costa; grandchildren, Matthew Shoemaker and Jennifer (Kurt) Bastian; great-grandchildren: Carter, Sophia, and Evan; several nieces and nephews. Jean was pre-deceased by 10 brothers and sisters, in addition to her parents.

In honor of Jean's wishes, a private graveside Christian service will be held at St. Mary's Cemetery, at the convenience of her family.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, in her memory.

Jean's family has entrusted her care to Haughey Funeral Home, Inc.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

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Service

11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Graveside Service for Jean L. Costa at St. Mary's Cemetery

375 Park Ave., Corning, NY 14830

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Services provided by

Haughey Funeral Home, Inc.