Lorraine Woods Costello

July 8, 1934 - September 15, 2021

Lorraine Woods Costello of Leesburg, VA passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at the age of 87. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 55 years, William “Bill” J. Costello. Lorraine is survived by her loving family: daughter Christine Costello Hessinger, son-in-law Karl Hessinger, and grandchildren Dana and Jake Hessinger. Lorraine had a fierce love for her family and treasured her time with them. Lorraine grew up in Bronx, New York and remained a New Yorker at heart where ever she went during her life. She was a proud graduate of Hunter College High School and subsequently Hunter College in New York City with a major in Statistics. Following graduation, Lorraine became the first woman in management hired by Remington Rand where she worked as a Systems Analyst. Following marriage, Lorraine and Bill moved to Paramus, New Jersey and started their family. While living in Paramus, Lorraine was an active community member serving on the Paramus Public Library Board for many years, as well as participating in the League of Women Voters and the Democratic Club. In 2012, Lorraine and Bill moved to Lansdowne Woods in Leesburg, Virginia to be near their daughter and her family. Lorraine was a well-known and active member of the community of Lansdowne Woods, participating in committees and clubs. Visitation will be on Saturday, September 25th from 10 – 11 am with a funeral service to immediately follow at Loudoun Funeral Chapel, 158 Catoctin Circle SE, Leesburg, Virginia. In of lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution to the Paramus Public Library, 116 Century Road, Paramus NJ 07652.