New Bedford - Manuel “Tom” DeCosta, 91, of N. Dartmouth passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at the Oaks. He was the husband of 69 years to Silvana (Oliveira) DeCosta.
Mr. DeCosta was son of the late Jessie and Idalino DeCosta, and was a lifelong resident of N. Dartmouth. Prior to retirement he was a loom fixer. Mr. DeCosta was a Communicant of St. George Church, Westport. He enjoyed spending time with his family and working in his yard.
Including his wife, he is survived by 2 sons: James DeCosta of N. Dartmouth and Raymond DeCosta of Amherst, NH; 8 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was father of the late Robert DeCosta and Ronald DeCosta and brother of the late Jessie, Tony, Joe, Freddy, John, Frank, Margaret, Dee Dee, Leah and Josephine.
Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be Saturday, March 1, 2008 from the Potter Funeral Home at 9:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. George Church, Westport at 10:00 A.M.
Calling hours Friday 4 - 7 P.M.
Interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery, New Bedford.