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Manuel DaCosta Obituary

DaCOSTA, MANUEL, JR., 69, of Bonita Springs, FL., died peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday. He was the husband of Sally (Leach) DaCosta.

His funeral will be held Thursday at 9 AM from the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Rd., Rt. 122, Cumberland, RI. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in the Our Lady of Fatima Church, Fatima Drive, Cumberland. Burial with Military Honors will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Cumberland. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Calling Hours Wednesday 4 to 8 PM. Contributions may be made in his memory to the Home & Hospice Care of RI, 169 George Street Pawtucket, RI 02860. Directions/Guestbook: jjduffyfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Providence Journal on Jul. 30, 2008.

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Lillian and Joe McGee

August 11, 2008

Sally, we were so sad to hear of Manny's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Dottie Carr-Whitford

August 2, 2008

Dear Sally: So sorry to get the word that Manny had passed away. I will always remember his smile and all the fun times we shared at Cumberland High (Class of 57) Seems like only yesterday that we were kids together - My thoughts are with you and your children

Maria Loureiro

August 1, 2008

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

THE LOUREIRO'S

August 1, 2008

Brian, Lisa, Colby & family....no words can make it better...but please know that our hearts are with you all at this time.

David and Susan Arpin

July 31, 2008

Dear Sally,
We were so sorry to hear about Manny. We so enjoyed our times with you and Manny and will always have wonderful memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
David and Susan Arpin

Joanne McKee Shea

July 31, 2008

Dear Costa Family,

Manny was a classmate at Cumberland High School. He was a popular and active member of our class well beyond those high school years. I was so saddened to hear of his recent passing. My sincere sympathy to each of you at this time of sadness and loss.

Terry Pouliot

July 30, 2008

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Lisa Costa

July 30, 2008

Mrs. DaCosta and Family, I am so sorry to hear about Mr. DaCosta. My prayers go out to you, Tracy, Brian and there family. God Bless you.

Ed & Pauline Houde

July 29, 2008

Dear Sally & Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Manny's passing. We will cherish all the great memories we have of him.
With all our love!

Gene Tetreault

July 29, 2008

Dear Sally and Family I am awful sorry to hear of Manny's passing. Had alot of good times with you folks.

Terry & Sue Spandet

July 29, 2008

To: Sally and Family, Sue and I extend our deepest sympathy on your loss of Manny. We will be back in Florida in early October. Do not hesitate to call us if there is anything we can do for you.
With Love,

nazare (Naz) & Denis (DaCosta) Andrade

July 29, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Donice Dawson

July 29, 2008

Sally:
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I pray God will give you comfort and peace during this difficult time. Love you,
Donice Dawson

richard laporte

July 29, 2008

sorry to hear about manny I worked with him at ann & hope in warwick for many years, lost contact with him after they downsized, I live in fl to. my deepest sympathy, he was a good co worker

Janice Conroy

July 29, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time
Janice and Kevin Conroy

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