Antonio “Chris” Costa

March 8, 1954 — September 23, 2014
A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Bayou Vista for Antonio “Chris” Costa, 60, a longtime resident of Patterson, who passed away Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014, at Teche Regional Medical Center. He was laid to rest in the Ibert’s Memorial Park Cemetery Mausoleum. The Rev. William Rogalla will be the celebrant for the Mass.
Serving as pallbearers were Christopher Costa, Gino Barletta, Terry Holcombe, Mike Jones, Tim Gilmore and Glenn Fuselier.
A gathering of family and friends was held at 8:30 a.m. today, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, at the St. Bernadette church hall.
Chris’ hobbies included anything dealing with electronics as well as amateur astronomy. He was also an avid Saints fan. He was a longtime employee of American Electronics in Morgan City, which he considered his second family. His grandson however, along with his entire family, was the joy of his life. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered.
Survivors include his loving wife of 33 years, Susan Charpentier Costa; their two children, Mary Costa and Christopher Costa; his beloved grandson, Greyson Antonio Costa; his father, James Costa Jr.; two sisters, Terrie Lynn Costa Cuevas and Carla Costa Kessling; one brother, Terry Holcombe; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and family members.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Juanita Henry Costa.
Family and friends may view the obituary and express their condolences online by visiting www.iberts.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert’s Mortuary Inc., 1111 Lia St., Patterson, LA 70392; phone, 985-395-7873.