Roland A. Costa, age 87 of Somerset since 1978, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at the Hope Health Hospice Center with his loving family by his side. Roland was the beloved husband of the late Genevieve "Jenny" A. (Martins) Costa and the son of the late Manuel A. Costa and the late Gertrude (Almeida) Costa.

Roland worked for General Motors Co. for 27 years, retiring as a Material Control Supervisor. He was a parishioner of St. Patrick's Church and a member of its St. Vincent DePaul Society, and also their Men's Club. Roland had also served in the US Army Reserves for 9 years. He enjoyed his greenhouse, where he would grow his flowers, and loved making jigsaw puzzles. Most of all, Roland loved spending time with his family, especially with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Roland is survived by his children; Roland A. Costa Jr. (Joyce Cabral) of Tennessee, Michael Wayne Costa of Florida, Cheryl Marie De Cambra (Milton) of Somerset, and Dawn Marie Costa (Ryan) of Somerset, siblings; Theresa Porubsky, Ruth Caouette, &  John Costa, 7 grandchildren; Nicholas Costa, Joshua Costa (Julie Denton), Milton De Cambra Jr.(Audrey Brito), Matthew De Cambra (Ashley De Medeiros), Holly De Cambra Couto, Alex Costa, & Jamie Costa, 7 great grandchildren; Ryder Costa, Milton De Cambra III, Amellia Costa, Kole Costa, Addeline Costa, Riley Couto, & Makenna Costa. Roland was the brother of the late  David Costa, Eliza Gouveia, Rose DeCosta, Richard Costa, Mary Medeiros, & Robert Costa.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made by mail to HopeHealth Hospice & Palliative Center, 1085 N. Main St., Providence, RI 0290 or by going to www.HopeHealthCo.org.

Roland's funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers Funeral Home, 1521 N. Main St., Fall River on Saturday, May 25th  here at 9:00 A.M. followed by a Funeral Mass in Our Lady of Peace Parish of St. Patrick's Church, South St., Somerset at 10:00 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Fall River. Calling hours on Friday, May 24th  from 5-8 P.M. To express condolences to the family, please click the Guest Book below.