Joseph L. Costa

Joseph L. Costa obituary, Coventry, RI

Joseph L. Costa

Joseph Costa Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 20, 2012.
Costa, Joseph L., 61, a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2012. Born in Providence, he was a beloved son of Pat (McGetrick) Costa and the late Louis Costa; brother of David M., Kevin L., Louis G. Costa, and Sharon Costa Enright. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Joseph was an avid bowler. His funeral will be held Friday, October 25, 2012 at 10 AM from the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Ave. with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Timothy Church, Warwick Ave. at 11AM. Visiting hours Thursday 4-7 pm. Burial with military honors will be in the RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Veterans Administration Medical Center, 830 Chalkstone Ave, Providence, RI 02908 will be appreciated.

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