Renee Josephine D'Costa passed away on May 8th, 2020. She will be inurned at the Holy Cross Cemetery in Yeadon, PA. Renee was a dedicated elementary school teacher who taught special education students in the Philadelphia School District. She was born in Bangladesh, lived in Pakistan, and became a naturalized American citizen later in life. Renee never had children of her own but she treated her students with maternal affection. She spoke several languages and enjoyed playing her piano. As a devout Catholic, she was extremely charitable and consistently donated to many different charities. Renee emanated goodness and compassion throughout her life. Her passing is a loss for us all.