James DeCosta, age 84 of Fall River, passed away on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026 in the comforts of his home with his loving family by his side. James was the beloved husband of the late Deolinda H. (Amaral) DeCosta and the son of the late Frank & Sarah DeCosta.

Prior to retiring, James worked as a machine operator for the former Dover stamping company. James was a carpenter by trade and loved to construct many things with wood, as well as landscaping. He would be right there to help family or anyone that needed it. James loved to travel, especially to New Hampshire. He also loved Christmas all year round. James loved to go out to lunch every Friday with his sisters-in-law, Marion Crowley & Sheila Torren. Most of all, James loved spending time with his family, especially with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

James is survived by his 2 daughters Sandra DeCosta and Linda Ann Cote all of Fall River; his siblings The late Everett DeCosta, Barbara Thorpe, and Pamela DeCosta, 3 grandchildren Tricia Tavares (husband Patrick Tavares) & their 3 daughters Zoe, Cali, and Emmi; Cheryl Cowen and her 4 children Adriannah, Kaleb, Noah, and Sophia; Jeremy Cowen-Hubbard (wife Anna Cowen-Hubbard), nieces & nephews.

Calling hours for James will take place on Thursday, Oct. 15th from 5-8 PM at the Manuel Rogers Funeral Home, 1521 N. Main St., Fall River. His funeral will take place on Friday, Oct. 16th at the funeral home at 10:30AM with a Services to follow at 11:30 AM. Interment following at Notre Dame Cemetery.