Gilbert Costa, 79, of New Bedford died December 6, 2007 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness.
He was the husband of the late Marannina (Giammalvo) Costa.
Born in New Bedford, he lived in New Bedford all of his life.
Mr. Costa was formerly employed by Ashley Ford and Mid City Dodge.
He was a very devoted father and an avid Boston Red Sox fan.
Survivors include a son, Gilbert Costa of New Bedford; 2 daughters, Cynthia Bernardo of New Bedford and Mary Hitchcock of Ft. Wayne, Indiana; 6 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
He was the grandfather of the late Steven Gilbert Bernardo and the brother of the late Antone Costa, Jr.
His private funeral arrangements are with the Saunders-Dwyer Home For Funerals, 495 Park St. New Bedford.