Louis L. Costa passed away at the Massachusetts General Hospital. He 98. Born and raised in Boston’s North End, he was the son of the late Miguel and Lena (Micciche) Costa. A life-long North Ender, Louis worked in the fishing industry throughout his life, either on the piers or owning his own market in Medford. He also worked as a bartender. He served in the Coast Guard during World War II. Louis was a hardworking man who was devoted to his family.
The beloved husband of the late Rose M. (Papa), he was a devoted father to Steven Costa and his wife Nanci of Boston’s North End, and Cynthia R. Costa of Coventry, RI. He was a loving grandfather of Jonathan Costa and his companion Megan of Arlington and Chace Coutu of Coventry, RI. The dear brother of Phyllis Maggiore and her husband Joe of Woburn and Boca Raton, the late Lucille, Vinny “Jimmy”, Michael, Joseph Costa and Antonina “Nina” Smith, he leaves many nieces, nephews and relatives.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to visit with the family in St. Leonard Church, Hanover St., Boston’s North End on Wednesday October 14th at 10:30 AM with a Funeral Mass celebrated at 11 AM. Services will conclude with burial at St. Michael Cemetery, Roslindale.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Louis’ name tot eh Wounded Warrier Project, 4899 Belfort Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32256.