Mr. Joseph Costa, age 95 of Medford died December 31, 2009 in the Life Care Center Of Stoneham. He was the husband of the late Josephine (Guisimondo) Costa. Mr. Costa was born, raised and educated in Boston’s North End. He has been a resident of Medford for the past 57 years. In earlier years Mr. Costa was the proprietor of a local tavern.
An active man for most of his life, his pace was slowed by diminishing eyesight. He loved being outdoors and was a bit of a sun worshipper and spent many summer days at Wright’s Pond in Medford. He enjoyed spending time in the old neighborhood of the North End and was considered a bit of a handyman. He was an avid sports fan and loved dancing and socializing. He is survived by 2 daughters: Charlotte Joyce of Medford and Ethel Lyman of Wilmington, 2 sons Louis Costa of Fl. and Richard Costa of Walpole. Grandfather of 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Dear brother of Louis Costa of Boston’s North End, Phyllis Maggiori of Woburn, and the late Vincent, Lucille and Michael Costa and Antonina Smith. A memorial Funeral Mass will be held in St. Joseph Church, 118 High Street Medford on Saturday Jan. 16 at 11 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.