Born in Tiverton, a son of the late Antone and Mary (Viveiros) Costa he lived most of his life in this area.
Mr. Costa enjoyed pigeon racing for most of his life.
He is survived by three children, Edward L. Costa, Jr. and his wife Holly of Fall River, Mark Costa and his wife Michelle of New Bedford, and Darlene Cadieux of Assonet; grandchildren, Crystal, Eddie, Heather, Mark, Jr., Ariel, Alyssa, and Jake; siblings, James Costa, Alfred Costa, George Costa, Mary Medeiros, and Marion May; and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Antone Costa, Jr., Manuel Costa, Joseph Costa, Elsie Ferreira, and Robert Costa.
His private services are entrusted to the ROCK FUNERAL HOME, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford, MA 02745. For online tribute www.rock-funeralhome.com.