Ernest Costa, age 85, of Fall River passed away August 8, 2011. He was the beloved husband of Helena (Paradise) Costa and the son of the late Simeon “Sam” and Vera (Silvia) Costa. Prior to retiring, Ernest worked for 30 years, as a Cloth Inspector at Duro Finishing Co.; previously he was a sexton at St. Michael Church. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of WW II and a parishioner of St. Michael Church. Ernest was an avid traveler who loved working on his antique cars and spending time with his family.
Ernest was father of Robert Costa & Nancy of Grand Prairie, TX, Alan Costa & Joann of Fall River and Joyce Ruggerio & John of Salem, NH; brother of Gil Costa of Somerset, Adeline Vieira of Tiverton, Florence Almeida of Swansea and Geraldine Mello of Fall River; 8 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren and several nieces & nephews.
His funeral will take place from the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME 1521 N. Main St. Fall River THURSDAY at 8:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Michael Church, Essex St. at 9:00A.M. Entombment in Notre Dame Mausoleum. Calling hours WEDNESDAY 4 –8 P.M. Please omit flowers. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice.