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WILLIAM COSTA Obituary

COSTA--William Albert, Sr. The New York Law School community mourns the passing of William Albert Costa, Sr., father of Michael A. Costa, class of 1981, a member of our Board of Trustees. The former Commissioner of Public Works for New Rochelle, William Albert Costa, Sr., died Saturday, January 11. He was 88. We extend our condolences to Michael; his mother, Lida; his sister, Barbara; his brother, William, Jr.; and the rest of his family. Dean and President Anthony W. Crowell Arthur N. Abbey, Chairman of the Board of Trustees New York Law School

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Published by New York Times on Jan. 15, 2014.

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JW Sharon

January 14, 2014

May family and friends draw close to God through prayer during this difficult time. Psalms 55 : 22

james O'Toole

January 14, 2014

New Rochelle was never better getting the snow ,garbage,and everything else off the streets when Bill was in charge.He was a great friend to many and had a great heart. RIP my friend, my prayers are with you and family.

Al and Rene cobuzzi

January 14, 2014

Dear Michael and Claudia please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of your father . We wish we could be with you at this time but we are in Florida. Your Dad will be remembered in our prayers. Al and Rene Cobuzzi

January 14, 2014

Dear Barbara,
I am very sorry for your loss. I remember meeting your parents in your home some 30 years ago. Your father was quite a man! Thinking of you.
Deena Rosenbaum

Roger Swayze

January 14, 2014

From the very short time I met him and his wonderful family you just knew you were among friends. Few people can touch lives as fast as he did and leaving a lasting impression. My heart and prayers go out to all his family. May God strengthen you in this time of sadness.

Pete Weiler

January 13, 2014

Lida and Family, I too wish we could be there with all of you. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. For the last 11 yrs I have had the opportunity to spend quality time with Bill ... some thing I know I will miss and for my dad - it goes without saying given what they went through together as a crew, Bill will be deeply missed, Dad has been sharing about their times together. Love to all, Peter, Cami, River, Lauren, Bob and Louise

Teresa Pelini

January 13, 2014

Dear Lida and family,
I was very saddened to learn of Bill's passing. I have many wonderful memories of our get-togethers and remember his warm smile, and friendliness with everyone. Lida, I am visiting my children (in San Francisco and then Tampa), but I will call you when I get home. Our best to you and the children. Warm regards, Teresa Pelini and family

January 13, 2014

Dear Lida,
I can only offer you my deepest sympathy.
I only knew him briefly, co
me to know, respect and admire him
Immensely.
finding him and writing to him after all these years was one of the highlights of my life. I can't begin to tell how deeply I feel his loss!
God bless and keep you at this trying time.
Nick Buro

fjohn reinke (mc1968)

January 13, 2014

The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any man's death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.

Liz Van Kampen

January 13, 2014

Lida and family, I wish we could be there with you to give you a hug and share some tears. We will miss him so much. (I'm sure Dad welcomed him with open arms and they're busy catching up.) Love to you all, Liz & Jeff

January 13, 2014

Bill was one of the most remarkable men i have ever met. I was blessed to have him as a boss for more than a decade. My condolences to his lovely wife that I know he cherised and his remamarkable family that he was so proud of. Bill......you will really be missed. Mary Ann Mohrmann

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