Edith (Avelino) Costa

Edith Costa of Pawtucket, RI  passed into eternal life on September 1, 2020. She was the wife of the late Roy A. Costa Sr., who predeceased her in 2018.
Mrs. Costa was born in Pawtucket, the daughter of the late Antonio Avelino and Bernardina (Verissimo) Avelino. 
Edith was a graduate of Pawtucket East High School and the Hubbard Business School. She was employed by the Fram Corporation for many years.
Mrs. Costa is survived by her son Roy A. Costa Jr. (and his wife the late Leora Costa) of Cumberland and her son Antonio P. Costa and his wife Robin of South Yarmouth, Massachusetts. She had four grandchildren; Bethany Spillane and her husband Matthew, Roy Costa III, Kyla Costa, Antonio Costa Jr. and his wife Gosia. Edith is also survived by her great grandson Henryk Costa.

There will be a private Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Costa on Saturday, September 5th at 10:00 am in St. Anthony’s Church in Pawtucket. Her burial will be in Mt. St. Mary’s Cemetery. For online condolences visit www.manningheffern.com.