Patricia D. Costa

Patricia D. Costa (nee O’Leary) passed away unexpectedly on October 3rd, 2022. She was born in New York City on March 13th, 1954. Patti was a loving wife to Thomas Costa for almost 39 years; dedicated mother to Curtis (deceased) and Nicole Braithwaite (Adam); treasured Maimo to Jackson and Maddie; dear sister of Donald (Kim) O’Leary and Teri (Kevin) Davies; Sister-in-law to Cathy Costa; loving Aunt to Kelly (Dan) Kazmierski and Megan O’Leary; predeceased by her first husband, Anthony Barone. Patti had a warm, welcoming personality and made friends everywhere she went. Her friends were all part of her extended family.

For over 20 years, Patti had dedicated her life to advocating for children as the Executive Director of the Human Growth Foundation.

Patti brought joy to all her friends and family and will be sorely missed.

Visitation Thursday, Oct. 6, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM & from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Whitting Funeral Home in Glen Head, NY.

Mass Friday, Oct. 7, at 10:00 AM at St. Boniface Martyr Church, Sea Cliff, NY.

Burial to follow at Locust Valley Cemetery, NY.

Donations can be made in her name to the Human Growth Foundation (online or via mail at 997 Glen Cove Ave #5, Glen Head, NY 11545).