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George Costa Obituary

NORTH SMITHFIELD - George Costa, 100, of North Smithfield, died December 5, 2020 in Elmhurst Nursing Home, Providence. He was the husband of Loretta M. (Perreault) Costa, to whom he was married 70 years. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Marion and Mary (Sousa) Costa.

Mr. Costa was a WWII Army veteran. He worked as a salesman for Wonderbread, retiring in 1983. He was a communicant of Holy Trinity Parish. George was an avid golfer.

Besides his wife, he leaves their son, George J. Costa of Woonsocket. He was predeceased by three brothers, and four sisters.

Private funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Holt Funeral Home, 510 South Main St., Woonsocket. A memorial Mass will be held at a later date.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Woonsocket Call from Dec. 7 to Dec. 15, 2020.

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