Linda J. (Murray) Costa

Of Lynnfield, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 27th surrounded by her loving family at her home, following a long illness, she was 75 years old

Linda was born & raised in Lynn, where she was educated in Lynn Public Schools. She was married in 1964 to her husband, Jackie Costa. The couple settled in East Boston, where they began their life together and started their family. Linda was a devoted & loving wife & mother. She proudly raised her four children and took great pride doing so. In addition, she also worked full time as a bank teller for the Telephone Workers Credit Union in both the Boston & Stoneham locations. Linda & her husband later moved to Wakefield and eventually to Lynnfield. She was happiest being at home and enjoying her family being together. She was known for her great cooking and looked forward to preparing many meals over the years for her family. She will be truly missed.

She is the beloved wife of 58 years to John J. “Jackie” Costa of Lynnfield, formerly of East Boston. Loving mother of Cynthia L. Lander & her husband Mark of Peabody, Linda J. Costa of Wakefield, David J. Costa of Lynnfield & the late Michael J. Costa. She is the cherished grandmother of Rebecca Costa of Wakefield, Christine Lander, Joseph Lander & John Lander, all of Peabody & great grandmother of Dominic. Dear sister of the late Patricia Patrazza. She is also lovingly survived by her two nephews and her faithful Boston Terrier “Molly”.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, August 2nd in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, in Revere.  Interment followed in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody.