Obituary of William-J. De-Costa

DE COSTA, William J. - The family announces with sorrow, his death in Sudbury, Wednesday, August 15th, 2007 at the age of 83 years. Son of the late Joseph and of the late Virginia (née Arruda) De Costa. Beloved husband of Alexina De Costa (née Lachapelle) of Sudbury. Loving father of Robert “Bob” De Costa (Patsy) and Virginia Mason (David) both of North Bay, Hilda Aitken (late Gene) and Gary De Costa (Shirley) both of Bermuda, Dolores Lindo (Duane) and Suzanna Kunto both of Sudbury and Keith De Costa (Karen) of Louisville, Kentucky. Predeceased by his son William De Costa Jr. and by his daughter Diana De Costa. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his 20 grandchildren and by his 16 great- grandchildren. Mr. De Costa, a hard worker, was a former heavy equipment operator. William, who enjoyed Bermuda and the ocean, was very dedicated to his loving family and was a good husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed many sports, mostly golf, snooker, billiards and he was also an avid cricket player. The family will receive friends at the CO-OPERATIVE FUNERAL HOME, 222 Lasalle Blvd. E. (at Notre-Dame), Sudbury, Monday August 20th, 2007 from 2-4 p.m. A funeral service will follow at 4:00 p.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel, Sudbury. Donations to the Northern Cancer Research Foundation would be appreciated. 10788142