Ernest Anthony Costa - Passed away at home in Petaluma, CA, July 18, 2008, beloved husband of Dorothy T. Costa. Loving father of Robert (Janet) Costa of Canada. Adored grandfather of Jessica (Justin) Morgan and Emily Costa. Brother of Eugene (Shirlie) Costa of Placerville. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
A native of Oakland, CA. Age 85 years.
Mr. Costa was active in a Rosary group, in San Leandro and Petaluma, which made rosaries for the missions.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, July 24, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. at St. James Catholic Church, 125 Sonoma Mountain Parkway, Petaluma. Committal will bet Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Hayward, CA. The family prefers memorials be made to Hospice of Petaluma, 416 Payran St., Petaluma, CA 94952. PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY & CREMATORY.