Fall River – Helena (Paradise) Costa, age 98, passed away on September 27th.  Born in Swansea, she was the daughter of the late Treffler and Ida (Ricard) Paradise.  She was the beloved wife of Ernest Costa.

Prior to her retirement Helena worked as an inspector at Louis Hand for thirty-three years, she also volunteered her time at Catholic Memorial setting up activities for the residents for over thirty years.  Helena enjoyed traveling with her husband and spending time with her family.

Helena is survived by her children; Robert Costa and Nancy of Grand Prairie, TX, Alan Costa & Joann Margarita of Fall River and Joyce Ruggerio & John of Salem, NH; as well as many grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.  Besides her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her sisters, Beatrice Bantille and Florence Paul.

Her funeral service will take place at the Manuel Rogers Funeral Home, 1521 N. Main St. Fall River on Wednesday, October 11th at 12:00 P.M. Entombment at Notre Dame Mausoleum. A visiting hour will be held at the Manuel Rogers Funeral Home for family and friends prior, beginning at 11:00 A.M.  In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Catholic Memorial Home, in memory of Helena by following this link Online Donation or by mailing a check to; Attn: Chief Financial Officer, Diocesan Health Facilities, 368 North Main Street Fall River, MA 02720. To share a memory or offer a condolence please visit www.rogersfuneral.com