Carlos Antonio Dacosta

Passed away at the hospital January 4, 2020 with his wife Alba Dacosta and his sister-in-law at his bedside.

He was born in Shanghai China March 21, 1932, he was 87.

Carlos Dacosta had 15 sibling and was the youngest boy, he is survived by his sister. As a child he enjoyed seating down at the table eating with family or friends. He always said “Who eats the fast eats the most” he enjoyed food. As a child, Carlos loved helping his mother, he always told the story of going to the market to buy items to make sausages, fig jam, peanut butter and sell in the neighborhood to help his mother. He followed his father footsteps as a sales person. His Father was born in Hong Kong from Portuguese descendants and traveled as a mercantile. His mother was born in Macao from Italian descendants, she was a housewife and took care of all the children with the help of servants. Carlos primary language was English and he also learned some Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, and Spanish. He survived 3 wars and did not leave any children.

Carlos was expelled from China by the communist party and his family fled as refugees to Japan.

When Carlos came to the United States, he resided in Honolulu Hawaii in 1965 with big dreams to become a successful businessman. Carlos spent 47 years in the transportation industry. Over these years, Carlos has not only lived abroad, but spent many years traveling and promoting business all over the world, especially in the small nations of the Eastern Asia.

Carlos started working in 1965 with Worldwide Moving and Storage, Inc. And He later moved to San Francisco to work for Crown Moving and Storage as President of the international division.

Later Carlos created, his own Company CDC Worldwide INC. Was a worldwide household goods transportation consultant. His expertise was in the arranging of, packaging, and delivery for clients domestically and overseas (a truly door-to-door service). But his highest priority was to be continually pro-active and to work with each client, listening to their ideas and concerns.

Carlos proudest career accomplishments was to provided expertise in the building of the first container terminal in Shanghai.

Pioneered the air freighting of personal items such as a child’s favorite toy, American baby food, medicine, and other necessities to make the relocation transition easier on family members. Revolutionized the industry by convincing companies to utilize this same door-to-door method. A saving of up to forty percent (40%) was realized in time and materials.

Carlos Dacosta the most fulfillment in life was helping people in any way he could. He was the most happy person in earth, knowing he did good deeds.

Carlos enjoyed playing the steel guitar, singing Hawaiian music, Elvis Presley, Bing Crosby, Andy Williams, and Frank Sinatra. He loved traveling and interacting with people. He was a very happy husband, businessman, and wonderful human being.

Carlos celebration of his life will be at Eternal Valley Memorial Park Mortuary

23287 N. Sierra Highway, Newhall, CA 91321

Service: Saturday January 25, 2020 at 10:00 am-11:00 am