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Obituary: Donald S. Costa, Jr., 24

Donnie lived in Naugatuck most of his life, graduated from Naugatuck High School and proudly serving as reservist in United States Marines.

Donald S. Costa, Jr.
Donald S. Costa, Jr. (Buckmiller Thurston Mengacci Funeral Home​)

Buckmiller Thurston Mengacci Funeral Home

NAUGATUCK, CT - Donald S. Costa, Jr., 24, died March 8, 2020 in Derby.

Donnie was born on January 3, 1996 in Waterbury, CT a son of Kathleen Nelson and Donald S. Costa, Sr. Donnie lived in Naugatuck most of his life, he graduated from Naugatuck High School and he was proudly serving as a reservist in the United States Marine Corps.

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Donnie is survived by his mother, Kathleen Nelson and her fiancé, Dennis Boyle; his father, Donald S. Costa, Sr.; his brother, Matthew Costa; his sisters, Cassandra Costa and Kaitlyn Gully; his maternal grandmother, Eileen Nelson and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held at 10:00am Saturday, March 21, 2020 at St. James Cemetery, Cross Street, Naugatuck. Calling hours are Friday, March 20, 2020 from 4-7pm at the Buckmiller Thurston Mengacci Funeral Home, 82 Fairview Avenue, Naugatuck. Memorial contributions to honor Donnie’s memory can be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 3000 Whitney Ave., #121, Hamden, CT 06518.

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