Jose M. Costa

Jose M. Costa, 82, of Bethlehem, died on Sunday, June 26, 2016 at St. Lukes Hospice House. Born in Trancozelos, Portugal, he was the son of the late Carlos and Lourdes (DaJesus) Costa. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Maria L. Costa.

Jose was a Foreman employed by Lisbon Contractors, retiring in 1995. He had a passion for hunting and fishing and enjoyed routing for his favorite soccer team, Sporting CP. He was a member of the Portuguese American Club and of their pool league. He was a parishioner of Holy Infancy Catholic Church.

Jose will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Maria; daughters, Maria w/o Robert L. Mabie, Jr. and Lisa w/o Rudolph Gosztonyi III; sister, Maria w/o Ivo Salvador; grandchildren, Jeffrey and wife Jennifer, Adrienne, Robi and Julie; great grandchildren, Jeffrey Jr., Joshua and Madison. He was predeceased by his son-in-law, Armando Barreiros.

Viewing hours will be held in the Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St., Bethlehem, on Wednesday, June 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. and again on Thursday from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. A 10 a.m. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday at Holy Infancy Catholic Church, 312 E. 4th St., Bethlehem, 18015. Burial will follow at Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem.

Memorial contributions may be made to the church.

Cemetery
Holy Saviour Cemetery
2575 Linden St.
Bethlehem PA 18017
US

Viewing
Wednesday, June 29, 2016
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Connell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Viewing
Thursday, June 30, 2016
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Connell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Mass of Christian Burial
Thursday, June 30, 2016
10:00 AM
Holy Infancy Catholic Church
312 East Fourth St.
Bethlehem PA 18015
US

Funeral HomeConnell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA - 18018
US
610-868-8531