Peter Costa, (known as "Jughead" by close friends), 64, a life-long resident of New Bedford, passed away on June 9, 2023 peacefully at UMass Medical Center after a brief illness. He was the son of the late Angelo and Janice H. (Arruda) Costa.
He was formerly employed as a cook at St. Luke's Hospital for 35 years until his retirement.
Peter had a great sense of humor and was known for being a jokester with his friends at Triangle Park and Ward 5 Club. He enjoyed playing the guitar, listening to music, doing crossword puzzles, hanging out with his beloved grandson, being the maestro of the Happy Birthday song, and was well regarded by the children in the family for his signature "smooth me" handshake.
Survivors include his daughter, Sara Costa and her companion Winston of Fairhaven; his grandson, Jorreyl Andrade of New Bedford; a sister, Jill DaCosta and her husband Ed of New Bedford; 2 brothers, Kevin Costa and his wife Linda of Wareham and Alan Costa and his wife Marion of Dartmouth; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins.
He was the brother of the late Angelo "Snookie" Costa and the brother-in-law of the late Helen Costa.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Palmer's Island in New Bedford Harbor on Sunday, June 25th at 2 PM. All are welcome to attend.