Born in New Bedford, he was the son of Janet Dunn and Kris Giasson and Robert Costa, Sr., and Patricia Costa.
Eric is survived by his daughters, Harper Rose and Adelynne Marion Dunn, siblings, Jenilee Dunn and her fiancé Nick of Somerset, Samantha Sumstad of San Diego, CA, Derek Costa and his wife Julie of Fairhaven, Billy Costa, Robert Costa, Jr., Tammy Costa-Thompson and Catherine Barksdale all of New Bedford, nephews, Noah Nunes and Max Sumstad, and one niece, Lennox DeFusco, as well as many additional nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Eric was anticipating the arrival of his newest nephew, Tyler Eric.
Funeral Services are private.