Marie E. Costa

Marie Costa of Livonia. Age 85, November 8,2026

Loving wife of the late Joseph Costa, loving mother of Maria (James) O’Connell, Jennifer (David) Marr, and the late Lawrence Costa. Beloved grandmother of Sean and Katherine O’Connell and twins, Joseph and David Marr.

Marie was a loving grandmother and mother, always available for school pickup and dinners with family. She loved to garden and had multiple gardens around her extensive property that had flowers blooming almost all year long. She also enjoyed feeding the birds and various animals that live in and around the ravine running through her property.

Marie was an Obstetric nurse for 55 years, she loved caring for her patients, helping them deliver their babies, and teaching them how to care for the babies once at home. She retired to assist with care of her twin grandsons, Joseph and David.

Marie was outgoing and friendly, often talking with strangers when out and about and workers around her house as if they were members of her family. She listened and remembered details that people told her, and would often ask after family members and significant others – even ones she’d never met. She mothered anyone who came into her life, letting them know they were seen and heard. She listened to stories, shared her experiences, and always enjoyed a good conversation.

She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

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