FALL RIVER … Donald Costa, 74, Fall River died, Sunday May 4, 2008 after a long illness.
He was the husband of Eleanor (Bedard) Costa.
He was born in Fall River a son of the late Joseph and Anna (Correira) Costa and had been a life long resident of this city.
He was a machine operator with Buffington Box in East Providence, RI retiring in 1995.
He was communicant of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church, Thomas Street, Fall River.
Mr. Costa was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and was a member of the Father Joseph Boehr Council #4753 Knights of Columbus. He liked bowling, cooking, golf, tinkering, and loved spending time with his family.
Survivors include his wife, a son Donald P. Costa and his wife Robin, a daughter Paula M. Costa, 2 grandchildren Kyle P. Costa and Samantha A. Costa, a brother Henry Costa all of Fall River, several nieces and nephews. He was the step brother of the late Ronald LaMarre.
Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be held Thursday at 9AM from the SOUTH COAST FUNERAL HOME, 1555 Pleasant Street, (508-672-0291) Fall River followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10AM at Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church, Thomas Street, Fall River. Interment in St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Calling hours Wednesday 4 – 8 PM. Flowers are acceptable or donations may be sent to Hospice and Palliative Care 502 Bedford Street, Fall River, MA 02720.