Ronald N. Costa, 65, of Westport formerly of Fall River, died Saturday, April 5, 2014, surrounded by his loving family, at Brigham & Women's Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of Barbara A. (Jackson) Costa.
Born in Fall River, he was son of the late Gilbert J. and Jeannette M. (Gignac) Costa. He was a graduate of Monsignor Prevost class of 1966. Mr. Costa was employed by General Dynamics in Quincy, MA and Quonset Point, RI. He attended St. John the Baptist Church, Westport. A sports enthusiast, he enjoyed attending his grandchildren's sporting events. He served as president of Maplewood Little League in Fall River and umpired high school softball.
Including his wife, survivors include 2 sons: Christopher J. Costa and his wife Danielle of Westport and Kevin M. Costa and his wife Stacey of Assonet; a daughter: Karen A. Costa of Fall River; a sister: Paulette Asselin and her husband Richard of Tolland, CT; 3 grandchildren: Madison, Brendan and Christopher II; his mother-in-law: Rita M. Jackson of Fall River; many nieces and nephews; and his dog: Cinnamon.
Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be Thursday, April 10, 2014 from the Potter Funeral Home at 9 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Church, Westport at 10 A.M.
Calling hours Wednesday 5-8 P.M.
Interment will be held at the convenience of the family.