In loving memory of

Jesse DeCosta
May 15, 1917 - October 28, 2003

Jesse DeCosta, 86, of 24 Miantonomi Avenue Middletown, RI, died Tuesday, October 28, 2003 at home.He was the husband of the late Anna Silveira DeCosta. Born in Newport, RI on May 15, 1917, he was the son of the late Antone and Georgianna Pacheco DeCosta.Mr. DeCosta worked at Boulevard Nurseries for 65 years. He also worked as a Bakemaster at Kempenaars Clambake Club for the duration of his time at Boulevard Nurseries. Mr. DeCosta was a communicant of Jesus Saviour Church, a member of the Jesus Saviour Holy Name Society, the Seven Castles Club, the New England Nurserymans Association and the Vasco da Gama Society. He was Past Grand Knight of the Middletown Kinghts of Columbus and an honory member of Lodge 8 FOP of Newport. Mr. DeCosta always could be seen gardening and maintaing his lawn. He was famous for his Clam Chowder and also played the Tuba and enjoyed band music. He is survived by two sons Dennis DeCosta of and Jesse DeCosta Jr. both of Middletown, RI, his daughter Anne DeAscentis of Middletown, RI, three brothers Edmund DeCosta and Joseph DeCosta both of Middletown, RI, and William DeCostaof Tampa, FL, three sisters Mary Dias of Middletown, RI, Gilda DeCosta of Portsmouth, RI, and Alice Massed of Newport, RI, seven grandchildren, four great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.He was the brother of the late Anthony DeCosta.His funeral will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2003, at 9:00 AM from the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport, with a Mass of Christian burial at 10:00 AM in Jesus Saviour Church, Broadway And Vernon Avenue, Newport. Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery in Middletown. Donations may be made to the Seven Castles Club in memory of Jesse DeCosta.

Tributes

Allen Rogers - October 31, 200.. wrote on Jan 11, 2003:

"Jesse was all that the others have said plus much more. I have never seen a man with his work ethic. My deepest sympathies to the entire family and community. Jesse will be missed."

Allan Mercurio and Family - Oc.. wrote on Jan 11, 2003:

"Dear DeCosta and DeAscentis Family: Our deepest sympathy to your family. Jesse will always be missed."

Arthur J. Berluti, PGK - Octob.. wrote on Jan 11, 2003:

"Always there, always supportive, always a friend. An enormous loss. God Bless you Jesse. You'll be sorely missed."

Ann Marie Silveira Baseley - O.. wrote on Jan 11, 2003:

"Uncle Jesse will be greatly missed by family and friends. I send my condolences."

Caroline Silveira Darney - Oct.. wrote on Jan 11, 2003:

"I am sure that Uncle Jesse will be missed by many. Now he is with Aunt Anna, together forever.. Love CarolineSilveira Darney"

Pat & Tony Soares & Dolores Silveira wrote on Jan 11, 2003:

"Uncle Jesse will be greatly missed but I'm sure he's at peace now with Aunt Anne. With Deepest Simpathy"

Harlin & Helen Perry - October.. wrote on Jan 11, 2003:

"Dear Anne, Wayne, Dennis and Jesse, Jr., Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren, Perry and I want to send our condolences on your loss of your Dad, Father-in-Law, and Grandfather. I know this will take a big adjustment in your lives, but with faith and time, you will be ok. Love, Perry and Helen"

Paul F. Morgan - October 29, 2.. wrote on Jan 11, 2003:

"My deepest sympathy to the family. Jesse will be missed."

Joseph & Liz Finn Mulvey - Oc.. wrote on Jan 11, 2003:

"Dear DeCosta & DeAscentis Families, We knew Jesse from "the bakes" and Green Valley Golf Club. If you did not know Jesse DeCosta, then you are not a true islander. God bless,"

Tim Wygant, PGK - October 29, .. wrote on Jan 11, 2003:

"He will truly be missed. I?ll never forget the first time my two young sons saw Jesse cut up a watermelon. They both looked at me and said ?Dad look a real life Ninja? Rest in peace friend."

Peter J Faerber, PGK - October.. wrote on Jan 11, 2003:

"I shell forever hold the memories of adventures with Jesse in my Heart. I know I will never taste a better chowder."