Eric DaCosta, 35, of New Bedford died unexpectedly on Friday September 14, 2007. He was the husband of Coralee (Barlow) DaCosta.
Born in New Bedford, the son of Edmund P. DaCosta and the late Elizabeth A. (Reilly) DaCosta, he lived in New Bedford all of his life.
Mr. DaCosta was employed as a floor installer for Morency Carpets.
In his youth, he was an outstanding athlete, especially in baseball. He was a member of a number of All-Star teams.
Survivors include his wife and father; four children, Brittany Silva of New Bedford, Brooke and Eric Jr., both of Spring Hill, FL, and Liliahna of New Bedford; five brothers, Michael of Acushnet, Lawrence of Dartmouth, Edmund, David, and Daren, all of New Bedford; his grandmother, Maria DaCosta of New Bedford; and several nieces and nephews.
His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday at 11 AM at Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. Visiting hours will be on Monday from 5-8 PM at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.