DECOSTA, RICHARD "Dicky" of Boston, passed December 29, 2022.

He was born into a loving family in August 1940 to his parents Clifford and Amelia (Collela) Decosta.  He leaves behind his loving wife Brenda (Dolan)  and his sons Jason of Jamaica Plain and Carl of Carver, MA.  Dicky is also survived by his siblings Mary (O'Neil) of Connecticut,  Phyllis (Hughes) of Virginia, Edward of Stoughton, MA and Ronald of San Francisco, CA.  and predeceased by  Clifford,Jr., Donald and Robert.

  He will always be remembered by his extended family of many nieces and nephews.  His children were his pride and joy.  He could often be found listening to Frank Sinatra or watching old John Wayne movies.

Relatives and friends are invited to a Funeral Mass to celebrate his life on Monday, January 9th at St Mary's of the Assumption Church, 5 Linden Place in Brookline, MA.at 9am.

THERE ARE NO VISITING HOURS.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of your choice.

Interment will be private

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