Joseph C. DaCosta, 91, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away November 10, 2018. He was born March 22, 1927 in Sao Miguel, Portugal. He moved to this area in 1972 from Hartford, CT. Mr DaCosta was the owner of DaCosta Restaurant and JD's Lounge, retiring in 2004. He loved to travel, spending time with his family and enjoyed Ft Myers Beach.
He is survived by his children, Paul DaCosta, Debora (Matt) DeFilippo and Louise (David) Surgeon; grandchildren, Paul J DaCosta Jr, Morgan M. DaCosta-Long, Brianna and Zackery Surgeon; former wife, Debbie DaCosta and a brother, John (Ilda) DaCosta.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Aldina DaCosta who passed away Nov 12, 2001 and a son, David DaCosta in 2002.
The family will receive friends from 10:00am till 12 noon, Saturday November 17, 2018 at the Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Home, 635 E. Marion Ave, Punta Gorda, FL 33950. The Celebration of Life Service will follow at 12 noon at the funeral home with burial to follow at Royal Palm Memorial Gardens.
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