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was born in Chicago in 1941 to the late Crist V. and Eva Kramer Costa. He passed away at home on March 17, 2019, having lived with Parkinson's Disease for 13 years. Crist was a life-long learner and supporter of public education. He earned a Master's and Doctorate from the University of Iowa '70 and an MBA '89 from the University of Rhode Island. He joined the Rhode Island College faculty in 1972 and served the College in many capacities for 36 years, retiring as Professor Emeritus in 2008. He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Susan; daughter, Alison Costa Corayer (R. Todd); son, Crist Andrew Costa (Allison); brother, Ernest Costa (Judith); and four beautiful grandchildren, Miles Corayer, Crist Inman Costa, Hollis Costa and Camille Costa. He had a passion for travel and was an avid motorcyclist for more than 50 years. Burial was private at Swan Point Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial mass Friday, May 10 at 11AM, Christ the King Catholic Church, Kingston, Rhode Island. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hope Hospice and Palliative Care, Rhode Island.
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Bonnie Shor
April 25, 2019
Susan, I'm so sorry for your loss, I'm Bonnie Shor, my family the Bonowic family were friends of the Costa's for 60 years or more. I was at Uncle Chris's funeral service. I know how loving and devoted he was and I'm sure you felt it every day. Know that God will help you.
Ann Pellicano
April 19, 2019
Dear Susan,
I dont have your home address so I hope you see this note. Just want to say how sorry I am for your loss and that I have been thinking of you. Ann
Janice Evonska
March 24, 2019
Dear Susan and family. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the passing of Crist. I have so many fond memories of working with him at RIC. And I can still see him zipping around campus on his motorcycle and remember how much fun we had when we would all go out to Twin Oaks for our departmental Christmas party and he would pick up as many people as he could fit in his van. He was a special person with a heart of gold and was totally devoted to his family and his students. Rest in Peace, Crist.
Walter Blanchard
March 24, 2019
My deepest condolences to the Costa family. I fondly remember our many visits and the support Crist gave me in my time of grief. He will be terribly missed.
Robert Serinsky
March 24, 2019
I remember a person who struggled, but with strength and grace and humility. It was my pleasure to treat him for so many years
With sadness
Dr. Serinsky
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