Joseph “Joe” Costa, age 66, passed away on May 14th, 2023. Joe was born in Santo Antonio Sao Miguel, Azores on July 20TH, 1956 and was the son of the late Jose and Alice DaCosta. He is survived by his former spouse Vidalia Costa and his companion Maria Esteves (Lena). In addition, Joe is survived by his daughter Nicole Costa-Prates and her husband Michael Prates of Somerset, Massachusetts as well as his grandson Tristen Costa-Prates of Somerset, Massachusetts. Joe is also survived by his brother, four sisters, many nephews, nieces, great-nephews and great nieces.
Before retirement, Joe worked for J F White Contracting Company out of Boston, MA as a superintendent for many years. After retirement Joe purchased a home in Palm Coast, Florida. Joe split his time in both Florida and Somerset, Massachusetts where is family currently resides.
Joe served as the President of the Portuguese American Cultural Center of Palm Coast, Florida as well as Academica Restaurante and Club in Fall River, Massachusetts. During his retirement, Joe was an avid golfer and always found a “hands on” project to work on in his house. Joe was known as a “jack of all trades” and enjoyed watching his favorite soccer team Porto play.
The celebration of Joe’s life will be celebrated in Massachusetts.
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