Carmela D. Costa a lifelong Needham resident died suddenly at her home on Sunday June 18th. She was 76 years old. Born in Needham, Miss Costa was a graduate of Needham High School Class 1947. She worked as a secretary and treasurer for the Norfolk County Trust in Needham which eventually became BayBank. She retired from the bank in 1986 after 39 years. Carmela was a member of the Jr. New Century Club and Quota Club in Needham. She was a parishioner of Saint Joseph Church and volunteered with local charities. The beloved daughter of the late Mary Rose (Mollica) and Vito Costa, she was the dear sister of the late Dominick E. Costa and Frank P.J. Costa. Loving aunt of Cheryl Ann Costa of Waltham, Vito E. Costa of Reading, David J. Costa of Londonderry NH, Anna Marie Costa-Miller of Marshfield, Steven A. Costa of Arlington and Elena Mayorja of CT. Funeral from the Eaton Funeral Home 1351 Highland Avenue Needham on Thursday June 22 at 9:00 Am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph Church at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours on Wednesday form 4-7 PM. Interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in Carmela’s name may be made to Angell Memorial Hospital, 350 South Huntington Ave Boston MA 02130.