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Claire Costello Obituary

Claire "Babe" Costello Passed away on July 29, 2008 at her home in Oakland. Claire was born Sept. 24, 1914 in Wabusca, NV. She moved to Oakland when she was 10. She attended Piedmont Ave. School, Westlake Jr. High and Tech High. Claire was a lifelong sports fan. She was a season ticket holder for the Raiders for 48 years. She was also a dedicated employee at Golden Gate Fields for 50 years retiring at the age of 85. Claire was a WWII veteran serving in the Coast Guard. She was preceded in death by her husband Vincent Costello. She was a loving mother to her son Clay Costello. Devoted Grandmother of Kim and John Tangermann, Kevin and Sarah Costello, Kipp Elizabeth Hills, Kyle and Michelle Costello. She was the proud great- grandmother of Samantha, Tyler, Myles, Joshua, Jeremy, Ryan, Brandon, Anthony, Jacob, Alexander, Dawson; and daughter-in-law Leanna Costello. Claire was one of the most generous people, donating thousands to organizations and causes both locally and abroad. We feel honored and blessed to have been a part of her long life story that was filled with excitement, adventure, mystery and great love. Claire will be greatly missed.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Aug. 10, 2008.

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Pedro, Paula, Ashley Colon

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