Sharon M. (Morris) Costa, 66, of New Bedford, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2012 at St. Luke’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Dennis Costa, to whom she had been married for 41 years.
Born in Acushnet, a daughter of the late Frank and Hilda (Rodricks) Morris, she was a lifelong resident of the area.
Mrs. Costa was a Principal Clerk for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for 40 years, retiring in 2008. She was an avid New England Patriots fan and enjoyed watching Boston Red Sox and Celtics games.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of St. Luke’s Hospital, both the Bourne and Surgical Intensive Care Units, for the care Sharon received while she was there. They would also like to send a special thanks to Maureen Morris, Manny Costa and Mark Blouin for everything they have done during this very difficult time.
Besides her husband she is survived by her daughter, Dr. Candice Costa and her wife Stephanie Hunt of Jamaica Plain; two sisters, Maureen Morris and Frances Lopes both of New Bedford; her brother, Richard Morris of Dartmouth and several nieces and nephews. She was also the sister of the late Robert and Donna Morris.
Her funeral will be held Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 8 AM from the ROCK Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford, followed by her funeral mass at 9 AM in Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 121 Mt. Pleasant St., New Bedford. Burial will be private. Visiting hours, Wednesday 5-8 PM. Sharon loved the animals in her life, Roscoe, Parker and Charlie, therefore memorial contributions in her honor may be made to The Coalition for Animals of Greater New Bedford, 834 Kempton St., New Bedford, MA 02740.
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