Costa,Sr., Ernest H., 83 of Clearwater Fl, formerly of Bristol, died Tuesday. He was the husband of Dorothy (Bisbano) Costa.

Born in Bristol a son of the late Virginio and Phoebe (Mendes) Costa, he was a Union Carpenter until his retirement in 1988. He was a WWII Army veteran having served in the European Theater. He was a Purple Heart recipient.

Beloved father of Ernest Costa Jr. of Hemet, CA, Ronald Costa of Aurora, CO, Jerry Costa of Bristol, Phyllis Johnson of Fullerton, CA, and Jane Brandenberg of Clearwater, FL. Grandfather of 7, 2 step-granddaughters, and 4 great grandchildren.

Visitation Friday 4-7pm at Smith Funeral & Memorial Service, 8 Schoolhouse Road, Warren. Funeral Saturday 8am from the funeral home, Mass of Christian Burial at 9 in St Marys Church, Wood Street, Bristol. Burial in RI Veterans Cemetery. Visit www.celebratewithsmith.com for directions and guestbook.