Ronald Joseph Costa, Sr

Former Newtown Charter Revision And Police Commission Member

Ronald Joseph Costa, Sr, 74, of Heritage Village, Southbury, died February 25, after a brief illness. Born in Fall River, Mass., March 1, 1936, the son of Alice (Perry) and John Costa, he moved to Bridgeport when he was 17.

He began his career working at the lab at St Vincent’s Hospital before moving to Danbury Hospital, where he worked a variety of jobs for 37 years. Upon his retirement from Danbury Hospital as vice president of operations, he worked as the vice president of administrative support for Meyer Jabara for more than a decade. Mr Costa lived in Newtown for more than 30 years, was active in local politics, and a member of the Police Commission and the Charter Revision Committee. He was also active in local sports and was a member of the men’s club at St Rose of Lima Church. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Mr Costa was an avid New York Yankees fan and was eagerly anticipating the start of this year’s season. He loved travel and tropical breezes. You could always find him by the pool, eternally tan.

He enjoyed his grandchildren to the fullest, never missing anything they participated in, whether it was a sporting or school event. They were his greatest pride.

His loving wife of 52 years, Carolyn (Draybek) Costa; three children, Ronald J. Costa, Jr, and his wife Kristen, of Trumbull, John F. Costa, and his wife Margaret, of Norwalk, and Cheryl A. Pallisco, and her husband Vincent, of Sherman; four cherished grandchildren; a brother, John Costa, and his wife Janet, of Fairfield; and several nieces and nephews survive Mr Costa. He was also the proud uncle of his late nephew, Ralph.

A celebration of his life, on what would have been his 75th birthday, took place March 1. Burial was at St John Cemetery, Norwalk.

Memorial donations can be made to the athletic departments of Norwalk High School, 55 County Street, Norwalk CT 06851 or New Milford High School, 388 Danbury Road, New Milford CT 06776.

To sign online guestbook, visit Magnerfuneralhome.com.

The Newtown Bee        March 4, 2011