Robert A. Costa

Robert Costa Obituary

Of Wellesley Hills formerly of Concord, July 24, 2007. Beloved husband of Anna Maria (Anders) Costa. Devoted father of Robert W. Costa of Wellesley, Alexander Costa of Randolph, William Costa of Carver and Alexandra Costa of Yonkers, NY. Also survived by 6 grandchildren. Brother of Thelma Griffin of Belmont and the late Sylvia Pandos. Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 477 Washington St., (Rt.16) WELLESLEY, on Friday at 8:00 AM. Funeral mass in St. Pauls Church, Wellesley, at 9:00 AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8 PM. Interment Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Roberts memory to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Mr. Costa served in the military during four different decades of the 20th century and was a Vietnam Veteran. Before retiring from the military in 1989 to join the Raytheon Company in Bedford, Mr. Costa served as the U.S. Army Attache in Rome, Italy from 1982-1985, followed by two years as Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of Defense at the Pentagon and finally as the Chief of the Office of Defense Corporation in Rome, Italy. He was awarded the Silver Star and was presented numerous other decorations for valor and service during his career. He was a man of peace when he could be and a warrior when called by his country to be. A common man giving extraordinary uncommon service. Online guestbook and directions at www.gfdoherty.com. George F. Doherty & Sons Wellesley781-235-4100

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 25 to Jul. 26, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Costa

10 Entries

Leo Orenstein

July 19, 2008

Bob, a year since your death and the painful void you left remains. For 42 years, through good years and lean, you were my big brother, my best friend. We will be together again, and the first thing I expect to hear as I pass over is your trademark, "Hey Baby!" Dress better than the first time we met and I'll bring the Scotch. Farewell 'til then.

Alexandra Costa Valentino

August 30, 2007

Dad:

You have always been my hero, I will miss you more then can ever be explained.

I love you

COL Bill Davis, SF(Ret)

July 27, 2007

DEAR BOSS,
QSL ANGUS FROM YOUR NEW FOB//5X5.
BTBT
I THANK GOD FOR THE SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP WE SHARED OVER ALL THESE YEARS. SINCE OUR DAYS WITH THE 1OTH SFG (A) YOU HAVE BEEN MY COMMANDER, HERO, MENTOR, FRIEND AND FATHER-FIGURE.
I WILL MISS YOU DEARLY. PLEASE SAY HELLO TO PAUL FOR ME.
YOU HAVE OUR LOVE - GOD BLESS SIR.

Bill & Susan Davis

July 27, 2007

DEAR ANNA MARIA AND MEMBERS OF THE COSTA FAMILY,
PLEASE ACCEPT OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES AND KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. BOB WAS A GREAT MAN WHOSE ESSENCE OF BEING WAS REFLECTED IN THE WORDS BRAVERY, COURAGE, DECENCY, GOODNESS, KINDNESS AND LOVE. I CONSIDER MYSELF SO VERY BLESSED TO HAVE HAD SUCH A DEAR FRIEND OVER ALL THESE YEARS. WE SHALL MISS HIM DEARLY. AS A SPIRITUAL GIFT TO YOU AND THE FAMILY, WE WILL HAVE A MASS SAID EACH YEAR IN HIS MEMORY EVERY 24TH DAY OF JULY. WITH LOVE AND GOD’S BLESSING TO YOU ALL.

Mike Casey

July 26, 2007

Mr. Costa,
Sir, I didn't know you, but I would just like to say thank you for your years of dedicated service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army, especially when you served in Vietnam. To be awarded the Silver Star for bravery is a very high honor-it is the third highest medal awarded by the U.S. Army for bravery after the Medal of Honor and Distinguished Service Cross. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Maeve Lien

July 26, 2007

Dear Anna Maria and Robert,
So sorry to hear about Bob. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Maeve Lien

Leo Orenstein

July 25, 2007

Anna-Maria, Robert and the family - Deanna and I send our most sincere condolences on your loss. We will miss him dearly. Leo.

Kurt and Jackie Meehan

July 25, 2007

Dear Anna Maria and Robert,
So sorry to hear about Bob, we send our most sincere condolences to you both.

Wolfgang Klietmann, MD

July 25, 2007

Dear Anna Maria and Robert,

We think of you in this difficult time and send you our sincere condolences. We wish you strength and faith. We always will remember Bob as a good friend with a great heart, a generous host and a loving husband and devoted father. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Love and Blessings,
Wolfgang, Doris and Maximilian

Anne Maher Heller

July 25, 2007

To Anna Maria and all of the Costa family - My deepest condolences on the death of Bob. I worked with him several years ago at Raytheon in Bedford. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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