Michael J. Costa

Michael J. Costa died peacefully at the Winchester Hospital on February 3, 2020 in Winchester, Massachusetts at the age of 58.

Michael is survived by his father, Albert Costa, Ossipee, NH, wife Daphne and children Nika and Isabelle Costa of Winchester, MA, sister Mary Beth Costa-Galluzzo of Weymouth, MA, sister Melissa (Costa) Rice and husband Kenneth, Hobe Sound, FL, as well as many uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.  He is preceded in death by his mother Elizabeth Costa, his maternal grandparents Arnold and Mae Bourdon, paternal grandparents Albert and Florence Costa, and brother-in-law Robert Galluzzo.

Michael was born on November 24, 1961 in Weymouth, MA.  He met his future wife Daphne at SUNY Purchase where he graduated in 1985 with a degree in Theatre Arts/Acting. After moving to the Boston area and pursuing an acting career through his twenties, Michael began working at Abt Associates as a research assistant.  Over the next twenty-five years, Michael earned a master’s degree in Public Health from UMass Medical School and worked his way up through the firm to the position of Principal Associate.

Michael was a devoted father and husband, dedicated scientist and avid fly fisherman.  He was a generous, kind individual who loved music, cooking, and making his loved ones laugh. His passion for public health and social justice made him a force for good in the community, his workplace, and the vulnerable populations he worked with and advocated for.  Michael’s courage and dedication to life, including his will to embrace all the pleasures and pain it held, taught his children and wife that it is possible to find joy when faced with seemingly impossible odds.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 8 ^th at 2:00 pm at the Winchester Unitarian Society, 478 Main Street, Winchester MA, with a reception to follow.  All are welcome to attend and celebrate Michael’s life.

In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in memory of Michael Costa to support cancer research and patient care at: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or via www.dana-farber.org/gift .