Rose Marie Della Costa

Obituary of Rose Marie Della Costa Lakeland Fl- Rose Marie Della Costa, 92, passed away peacefully at her home April 15, 2012. She was born in Pennsylvania on March 4, 1920. She moved with her family to Kendall, NY in the 1930's, attended Kendall Schools, and later worked for many years in the schools helping children of all ages. The students gave her the honor of dedicating the yearbook to her in 1981. She is survived by her husband, Frank, of 70 years, her children, John Richard, and Frank; Six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and countless dear friends. A service will be held on Friday, April 20, 2012 at 11 am at the Church of Resurrection in Florida. A mass of christain burial will take place on Monday, April 30, 2012 at St. Mary's Church in Holley. Burial will be in Holy Cross cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Judy Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Special thanks to the caregivers of Hospice of Lakeland, for their unending care and devotion.