Diamentina “Diana” (Arruda) Costa. Age 93. Widow of Antone Costa. Residence 196 Stewart St. Died Saturday at home.
Born in Fall River. Daughter of the late Francisco V. and Maria (Rebello) Arruda. She was a lifelong resident of Fall River. She was a retired hand sewer having worked at the former Acme Clothing Company but she primarily was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Michael Parish. She was a member of the North End Senior Citizen’s Club.
She is survived by 1 Son: Edward A. Costa of Stratford, CT. 1 Daughter: Mrs. Carlton S. (Diane) Smith of Fall River. 1 Grandson: Carlton Smith Jr. and wife Elizabeth. Mother of the late Robert A. Costa.Sister of the late: Mary Motta, Deolinda Mello,Elvira “Eva” Medina, Sarah Perry, Laura Zimbro, Manuel Arruda, Joseph Arruda and John Arruda.
Her funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. 1521 N. Main St. TUESDAY at 8 A.M. with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Michael Church, Essex St at 9 A. M.
Internment in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours MONDAY 4-8 P.M.