Let the family know you care by sharing this tribute.
Dorothy J. Costa, age 101, passed away July 23, 2023 at VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach, Florida.
She was born in Berkley, Massachusetts and lived in Dighton, Massachusetts before moving to Vero Beach in 1976.
Ms. Costa retired from Paul A. Dever State School, after 20 years of caring for handicapped children. She was a state waivered LPN.
Dorothy was a member of St. John of the Cross Catholic Church.
Survivors include her daughters, Gloria (John) Lynn and Mary Ann (Wayne) Dessert; ten grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond J. Costa; son, Raymond Costa, Jr.; sisters, Beatrice, Natalie, Ruth, and Alice; brothers, Kenneth and Lester.
A private service will be held at Crestlawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to VNA Hospice House, 901 37th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
© 2024 Lowther Funeral Home. All Rights Reserved.
Dolly - Cousin
July 31, 2023, 12:18 am
Thanks for letting me know about this . I am really sad, will miss her thoughtful, loving calls. Hope you will keep in touch when you can.
Gloria J Lynn - Daughter
August 14, 2023, 4:20 pm
Thank you for all you have done for me and my family through the years. I am so grateful and feel so blessed to have called you Mom for all these years. You were always there for me, and I hope in the end that I did all I could for you! I love and miss you so much. May you rest in peace with Dad. ❤