Born August 19, 1942 to the late Robert and Anne Costello, she was a graduate of A.B. Davis High School, Class of 1960. In her early working years, she was employed as a showroom model in the Garment Center and as a flight attendant for United Airlines. She also held a position as a community liaison for patients at Medfield & Westboro State Hospitals, and simultaneously developed the first visitation pet program and a thrift shop for patients and staff called “Confetti.” She then went on to become the Director of Development & Volunteer Services for MA Hospital School for over 20 years. In addition, she managed Falmouth Vacation Rentals and worked in merchandising for HomeGoods in Falmouth.
Predeceased by her husband Burt. She is survived by her children, Kevin Goldfarb (Bonnie Bystrek) of Somerville, and Jennifer Draper (Jeffrey) of Westwood, grandchildren Nicholas and MacKenzie, and many loving cousins and wonderful friends.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 4, at 11:00 a.m. at Gillooly Funeral Home, 126 Walpole St. (Rte. 1A), Norwood, MA, followed by an urn committal at New Westwood Cemetery. Visiting hours will precede the service from 9-11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.
The family would be honored to have donations made in their mom’s name to People For Cats, 44 Beagle Ln, Teaticket, MA 02536 where she volunteered for many years or the Stanley R. Tippett Hospice Home, 920 South St., Needham, MA 02492 where they took such wonderful care of mom in her last few weeks.
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