West Newbury, MA; Edward "Ed" Paul Costa, 77, former longtime resident of Haverhill, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.

Born and raised in Boston and Groveland, Massachusetts, he was a graduate of Pentucket High School and furthered his education by earning his bachelor's degree from Holy Cross College. Following graduation Ed began a long successful career in manufacturing as a production supervisor for many different companies before his retirement.

Ed was a talented baseball player, having played throughout high school and college. After college and marrying his wife, they settled back into Haverhill, where his passion for baseball led him to join local softball leagues. He played locally for many years.

An avid automobile enthusiast, Ed drove many different sports cars over the years and collected model cars. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and in his later years, time at his Tampa, Florida home. Above all, spending time with his family was most important.

Ed is sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sons, Edward Paul Costa Jr., of Napa Valley, CA and Kevin Costa of Salisbury, MA; three daughters, Cindy Russell and her husband, Daniel of Amesbury, MA, Kimberly Mirra and her husband, Anthony of West Newbury and Tiffany Michaud and her husband, William of Derry, NH; eleven grandchildren, Ryan Costa, Jake, Simon and Declan Russell, Tyler, Cameron and Brendan Mirra, Tyler and Dylan Michaud, Soleil Gomez and Jaylah Fanaras; two great-granddaughters, Jaylena and Olivia; and his ex-wife Deb Fanaras. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his first wife Carol (Bohanan) Costa and his beloved furry companion, Boo.