Costello, Georgiana Marie, 95 died peacefully surrounded by her family and close friends on January 11, 2013. Georgi, affectionately called Aunt Dee Dee, was born in Mount Vernon, NY to Antonio and Lena Caruso Costello. She graduated from New Paltz State Teachers College and Teachers College of Columbia University in 1946. Georgi taught in Mt Vernon schools for 51 years. She was awarded Outstanding Elementary Teacher of America in 1974 and made Who’s Who Among Americas Teachers in 1990. She is survived by two nephews, Alan (Liz) Daniello of Boca Raton, FL and Charles ( Chon lai) Ranzanici of Bayville, NJ; a cousin Jean Santello of Boca Raton, FL. She is predeceased by 4 siblings.
A visitation will be 2-4 & 6-8 Sunday, Jan 13, 2013 at Babione Funeral Home, 10060 Calle Comercio Drive, Boca Raton, 33428 (561)483-9500. Funeral services and burial will be in NY.
The family requests in lieu of flowers that a donation be made in Giorgi’s memory to :Hospice By The Sea, 1531 West Palmetto Park Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33486. www.babionebocaraton.com
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