Obituary of Joanne C. (Costa) Santasky

Joanne C. (Costa) Santasky, 64, of Peabody and formerly of Medford, died Sunday afternoon at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston following a brief illness. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of Cecelia (Condelli) Dalessio of Medford and the late Frank Dalessio. She was raised and educated in Medford and was a graduate of the Girls Catholic High School in Malden. She has lived in Peabody for the past 43 years. Joanne worked at younger age but once she started her family, she dedicated her time and energy to her children and later, for her grandchildren. Joanne is survived by her mother, Ceceila Dalessio, her four loving sons, Frank Costa, Jr of Peabody, Robert Costa of Salem, Philip and his wife Melanie Costa of Peabody and Michael and his wife Michelle Costa of Medford, a brother, Frank and his wife Barbara Dalessio of Medford, a sister, Marie and her husband, Charles Parziale of Wilton, NH, five grandchildren, Anthony, Alexis, Talia, Arianna, and Jenna Costa, and is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Her Funeral Service will be held on Thursday at 10:00 AM at the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St., Peabody to which relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday from 4:00 until 8:00 PM. Burial in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Boston.