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Florence Kostka Obituary

SPRINGFIELD, VA - Florence Ruth Kostka of Springfield, Virginia, formerly of Woonsocket Hill, Rhode Island, passed peacefully on March 25, 2016. Preceded in death by husband of more than 50 years, Col. Bohuslav Kostka; mother of Peggy (Randy) Meyer, John (Leiny) Kostka, Bobbi (Greg) Treadwell, Steve (Lea) Kostka, and Jim (Theresa) Kostka; grandmother of 14 and great-grandmother of six; sister of Ruthie Johnson.
A mass and celebration of life will be held at a later date. For updated information regarding service and interment dates and times, please view and sign the family guestbook online at www.jeffersonfuneralchapel.com. A future newspaper notice with updates will be published at a later date. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to: Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011 or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105.

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Published by Woonsocket Call from Mar. 28 to Apr. 5, 2016.

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Therese Bousquet

March 31, 2016

Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your mother. Florence was my first cousin. I never met her, but correspondent with her for about twelve years. She loved her family.

Therese Bousquet

March 31, 2016

My sincere condolences to the entire Kostka family. Florence was my first cousin. I never met her, but I corresponded with her for about twelve years. She sounded like a really special person, who had a great love for her family.

Elaine Krzanowski

March 29, 2016

To the Kostka family and relatives we send our deepest condolences. Know you are all in our prayers asking God to comfort you in this time of grief. Florence will be missed greatly and we are glad we had the honor of knowing her. God Bless you all.

Dan Hamilton

March 29, 2016

Although we can't be with you while you remember your loved one, you're in our thoughts.

Kevin Allen

March 28, 2016

To the Kostka family: Please accept our warmest condolences. We are sending thoughts of peace and courage your way.

Radiation Safety Office, Co-workers of James Kostka
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Bethesda MD

Tomasz Kotowski

March 28, 2016

My condolences Mr. Kostka. May God be with your mom.

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