Rita Desler Costa

Background

Costa, Rita Desler was born on November 12, 1943 in Troy, New York, United States. Daughter of Joseph and Helen (Meagher) Desler.

Education

Diploma in nursing, Benedictine Nursing School, 1964; Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Duquesne U., 1969; Master of Social Work, U. Pittsburgh, 1986.

Career

Staff nurse, various hospitals, 1964-1969; public health nurse, Allegheny County Health Department, Pittsburgh, 1969-1971; instructor, Pittsburgh Organisation for Childbirth Education, 1972-1983; adoption social worker, Project S.T.A.R., Pittsburgh, 1986-1987; medical social worker, St. Johns Hospital, Pittsburgh, 1987-1988; social worker, Easter Seal Society, Pittsburgh, since 1990; instructor, American Red. Cross, since 1990.

Achievements

• Rita Desler Costa has been listed as a noteworthy Social worker by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Co-president Carlynton High School Booster Soccer Club, Carnegie, 1988-1989. Member Council on Adoptable Children of S.W. Pennsylvania, Sigma Theta Tau.

Interests

• Avocations: artist, runner, biker, skier.

Connections

Married Leonard A. Costa, Junior, June 24, 1967. Children: Lennie, Joe, Lee.

Father:

Joseph Desler

Mother:

Helen (Meagher) Desler

Spouse:

Leonard A. Costa

child:

Joe Costa

child:

Lee Costa

child:

Lennie Costa