Richard A. Costa, 81, of Westport, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Jeanne (Fontaine) Costa and the late Ruth (Zawrotny) Costa.
Mr. Costa was born in Fall River, son of the late John and Marion (Martin) Costa and had been a lifelong resident of Westport. He served his country in the U.S. Army. Prior to retirement, he worked as a computer operator for Verizon, the former New England Telephone, New Bedford. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Fall River, the New England Showman's Association and the Westport Fair Committee. He was a communicant of St. John the Baptist Church, Westport.
Survivors along with his wife include his 2 sons: Richard M. Costa of Taunton and David J. Costa of Tampa, FL; 2 grandchildren: Kyrstie Gosselin and Jacob Costa; 4 great grandchildren: Selena, Mikaila, Availea and Inara; along with many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Mass to which relatives and friends are invited will be Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at St. John the Baptist Church, Westport at 10:00 A.M.
Calling hours Monday at the Potter Funeral Home from 4-7 P.M.
Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, in memory of Richard A. Costa Dana-Farber Cancer Institute at P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or at
https://www.dana-farber.org/how-you-can-help/ways-to-give/make-a-memorial-or-tribute-gift