Bernice M. (Costello) Clemente, 81, of Winchester passed away peacefully on February 28, 2023, at Port Healthcare Center in Newburyport. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard J. Clemente, who passed in 1977.
Bernice was born in Chelsea as the daughter of John “Jack” Costello, Sr. and Rose M. (Lynch) Costello. She was a graduate of Chelsea High School, and after became a buyer for Jordan Marsh which sparked a lifelong love of fashion and design.
Bernice’s proudest accomplishment was raising her three sons Richard (Saratoga, CA), Darin (West Newbury, MA), and Eric (Newbury, MA) with the help of family and friends. Eventually she was blessed with her daughter in laws, Caryn and Julie, and then became the proud grandmother of her five grandchildren who became the center of her world: Sophia (14), Cosmo (12), Kai (10), Wilma (10), and Mae (8). Nothing made Nana happier than being with or supporting them in any way she could. She loved the Christmas season and Sunday dinners and traveling to the west coast to visit her son Rich.
Bernice was the beloved sister of Elaine Bishop, and the late John “Jack” Costello Jr. and Richard Costello. She was loved by many nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be held at the Lane Funeral Home, 760 Main St. (Rte. 38) WINCHESTER on Sunday, March 5th from 3-6pm. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Monday at 11am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Interment Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.