James F. Costa Sr.

James F. Costa, a longtime resident of Revere, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 29th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was 86 years old.

Jimmy, as he was known by friends and family, was born in Boston on May 8, 1939. He was the son of the late Rocco J. and Margaret M. (DeFeo) Costa. Jimmy was raised and educated in East Boston and Revere, graduating from Revere High School in 1957.

Following High School, Jimmy owned both a fencing and trucking company and later found his passion in horse racing as a thoroughbred trainer. Based out of Suffolk Downs and Rockingham Park, he trained horses across the eastern United States for over 25 years until his retirement. Jimmy was a proud lifelong member of the Sons of Italy and the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge (#1272.)

He was the devoted father of Rocco J. Costa II and his companion Amy Martyn of Marblehead, James F. Costa, Jr., of Newton, and Victoria Beaver and her husband Scott of Saugus. Grandfather of Corey J. Beaver and great-grandfather of Fortunado Lux Beaver, both of Saugus, and step-grandfather of Savannah Cole of San Diego.

Funeral services and interment will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jimmy's memory to The Jockey Fund at https://pdjf.org/donate/