Mr. John Manuel Costa

TAUNTON - John Manuel Costa, 55 of Taunton Massachusetts, entered heaven after losing a long and courageous battle with a rare cancer on November 21, 2017. He was the beloved husband of Mary Beth Daugherty-Costa, and devoted, adoring father of Colleen, Aubrey, Bridget and Emerson Daugherty-Costa. Loving son of Sandra Dias Costa (Attleboro) and brother of Monica Angevine (Attleboro), Bert Costa – Karen Marchand Costa (Berkley), Antonio (Attleboro) and Marcia Tellini- John of Pawtucket RI. He was preceded in death by his grandmother Liatina Dias. The beloved son-in-law of David and Sally Daugherty (Bridgeport MI), and brotherin-law to Julie Sabourin, Cathie O’hara-Brian, Tara Bolton-Joseph, Patrick Daugherty. Adored Uncle and friend to Nikole & Chelsea Angevine, Sarah Sabourin Chalk, Katherine Sabourin, Kayla Bolton Doonan, Philip Bolton, Alex Bolton, Brenna Bolton, Megan O’Hara, Erin O’Hara, Annie O’Hara, Denis O’Hara, Fiona Daugherty, Sean Daugherty and Hugh Daugherty.

John was a 1980 graduate of Attleboro High School, where he was trained in Tool and Die making and participated on the Baseball and Gymnastic teams. He worked in the Tool and Die trade from 1980 until 1999 at Valentine Tool and Texas Instruments. In 1999 he became a full time “At home Dad” devoting his time and energy to his beloved children and began a Landscaping business. He simultaneously worked for Jimmie’s Pub in Mansfield for the past 17 years, where he made many close friends.

John was a family man, jokester, dancer, a Jack-of-all-Trades. He made everyone he ever met laugh, and was the life of every party. He learned to dance at a young age by watching Soul Train and was known as the King of Disco at the Lantern Lodge in the 1980’s. He had an amazing memory for music and movie trivia being a virtual encyclopedia of culture and media. John was a Patriots, Bruins and Red Sox fan. He was a movie buff, golfer, cyclist, and had a great passion for tennis. John was adventuresome, a DIY and YouTube aficionado, never afraid to attempt something new. John was a prankster and entertained his friends with his quick wit and pranks. John enjoyed meeting up with old friends, eating out, and laughing about the ‘Good old days at AHS’. He loved experimenting in the kitchen making omelets and delicious healthy entrees for his beloved children. John took great pride in their education and accomplishments. John celebrated 25 years of marriage to his best friend Mary Beth, renewing their vows and enjoying a private reception at home, put on by their children and dear friends on October 24, 2017. He will be terribly missed, but we know his commitment to his Lord and Savior assures us we will see him again.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Sunday, November 26, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck St., Attleboro.

A funeral will be conducted at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, November 27, 2017 from the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church, 133 North Main Street, Attleboro.

Burial will follow in St. Francis Cemetery, Taunton, MA.

In lieu of flowers please donate to the John M. Costa Memorial Tennis Scholarship Fund for Taunton High School. Donations can be sent to Rockland Trust, 275 New State Highway Route 44, Raynham, MA 02767, attn. Michelle. Checks made out to John M. Costa Memorial Fund.