William Michael Costa Jr. Obituary
We bid farewell to William Michael Costa Jr. of Venice, Florida, born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 17, 2025 at the age of 95. William Michael touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As William Michael departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though William Michael may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy William Michael leaves behind.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Maria "Gilda" (Lima); his parents, William M. Costa Sr. and Leonor D. (Furtado); his children, Mary-Ellen Costa (Kathleen Texeira) of New Bedford, MA, David M. Costa of Jamaica, Susan M. Costa (Steven H. Costa) of Fairhaven, MA and Steven W. Costa of Venice; and his brother-in-law Herbert Lima of New Bedford.
In memory of Bill, donations can be made to the Tidewell Foundation, 3550 S. Tamiami Trail FL 1, Sarasota, FL 34239-9939 or to a charity of your choice.
