David M. DeCosta

61, of Cranston passed away peacefully at home with his family and friends by his side on Sunday, October 2nd after a 6-week illness. He was the loving and devoted husband of Kimberly (Castro) DeCosta, proud father of Nicholas and Camille DeCosta and son of the late Joyce (Zulla) DeCosta, the late Robert J. DeCosta and son-in-law of the late Honorable William A. and Lois (Ambrosino) Castro.

Born and raised in Providence, David grew up in the north end and graduated from Classical High School and Rhode Island College where he majored in design. David spent 36 years working in the Art Department at Herff Jones, Inc. where he was an in-house artist, traveling artist and art director. He designed high school, college and championship rings and was most proud of various Superbowl, NHL and NBA designs. Most recently, David was the Art teacher at St. Rocco School in Johnston where he thoroughly enjoyed his short time there working with all of the students, faculty and staff.

As an avid sports enthusiast, David played baseball with the RI Waves and the Boston Goodfellas in the RIMA Baseball League, was a member of the Foster Country Club where he enjoyed playing golf, and was a fan of the NE Patriots, NY Yankees, PC Friars and Miami Hurricanes.

A man of great faith, he was a communicant of Immaculate Conception Parish where he was a dedicated volunteer.

David was an all-around wonderful human being who always put others before himself and saw the good in everyone. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, coaching his children and their friends in various sports, traveling to Florida for the annual Roy Hobbs baseball tournament, and contributing his energy to various charitable organizations. He will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Besides his wife and children, David is survived by his brother, Barry J. DeCosta of Boston, his sister, Lori A. Viglone and her husband, Glen, of Cumberland, his dear aunt, Barbara A. Santagata of Johnston, his niece, Colby O'Halloran, her husband Timothy and their daughter, Ella, and nephews Corey Major and Christopher Viglone as well as his dear friends, the Montecalvo Family and his faithful companion, Benny.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, Oct. 7th, at 10:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, Cranston. Burial will be held in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence. VISITING HOURS: Thursday from 4:00-8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in David's memory may be made to Immaculate Conception Parish 235 Garden Hills Drive, Cranston RI 02920 or St. Rocco School 931 Atwood Avenue, Johnston RI 02919.