Dennis Francis Decosta

MIDDLETOWN, RI - Dennis Francis DeCosta, 63, of 2A Adelaide Road, Middletown, RI died Tuesday, November 22, 2005 at home surrounded by his family. Born in Newport, Rhode Island on May 15, 1942, he was the son of the late Jesse and Anna Silveira DeCosta.Mr. DeCosta was a Mechanic and Truck Driver for Boulevard Nurseries in Middletown, retiring in the summer of 2005 after 48 years of service. He also served in the United States Army during Vietnam having received the Army Commendation Medal, the National Defense Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. Mr. DeCosta was also a member of the Middletown VFW Post 4487.He is survived by his companion Sharon E. Murphy of Middletown, RI, his son Glen Scott DeCosta of Middletown, RI, his daughters Jacqueline Ann DeCosta of Chicago, IL and Wendy Lynn Turano of Middletown, RI his sister Anne DeAscentis of Middletown, RI, his brother Jesse DeCosta Jr. of Middletown, RI, his grandchildren James Pendergass of Chicago, IL, Peter Turano, Katelyn Turano and Sarah DeCosta all of Middletown, RI, two nieces and his Dog Queenie. His funeral will be held on Saturday, November 26, 2005 at 8:30am from the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport followed with a Mass of Christian burial at 9:00 AM in Jesus Saviour Church, Broadway And Vernon Avenue, Newport. Burial will be in St. Columbas Cemetery in Middletown.Calling hours will be held on Friday, from 2-4pm and 7-9pm in the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport. Memorial donations may be made to Beacon Hospice Care, 6946 Post Road, Suite 500, North Kingstown, Rhode Island 02852 or to the Rhode Island Veterans Home Fund, Metacom Avenue, Bristol, RI 02809.