Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, she was the daughter of the late John Moniz and Emilia (Tavares) Moniz.
Laura was a former employee of Globe Mills before going on to work for Walmart as a Sales Clerk for 10 years before her retirement in 2003.
An avid crafter, she also enjoyed sewing, cooking and was a lover of cats.
She is survived by five children, Gregory Costa of Linden, PA, Joseph Costa and his wife Cheryl, John Costa and his wife Andrea, Nancy Costa and Vanessa Costa all of Fall River; five grandchildren, Codi Clark and Lucus, Billy Boone, Cameron and Casey Costa, one great-granddaughter, Gianna Clark and five siblings, John Moniz, Alan Manica, Gilberta “Gill” Smith, Maria “Alex Andrina” Almeida and Cynthia O’Reilly as well as many nieces and nephews.
Her Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 17, 2020 from 5:00-7:00 PM in Waring-Sullivan Home at Cherry Place, 178 Winter St., Fall River. Due to current occupancy restrictions, please be mindful that guests may have to wait outside while others pay their respects. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Laura’s honor may be made to, Forever Paws, 300 Lynwood St., Fall River, MA 02721 or to, The Lucky Charms by sending an email to [email protected]
