Benedict Costa

Benedict Costa July 13, 1941 - March 13, 2022

Ben Costa, 80, of Inverness, passed away on March 13, 2022.

Ben was born on July 13, 1941 to Joseph and Josephine Costa in the Bronx, New York.  He was a graduate of St. Helena’s High School and received his Electrical Engineering Degree from Manhattan College.

He was a proud member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (Local 3) for more than 60 years.  Ben was an active member with the Local 3 Retirees Club and was the Recording Secretary.

Ben is survived by the love of his life, Catherine, his wife of 58 years; daughter Catherine and her husband Matthew; son, Kenneth and his wife Laura; and daughter Michelle and her husband Brian.  He is also survived by his five grandchildren: Christopher, Catie, Matthew, Nicholas and Ryan.

Visitation will be Thursday, March 24, 2022 at:       Heinz Funeral Home

2507 Hwy 44 West

Inverness, FL 34453

Visitation hours are 2pm - 4pm and 7pm - 9pm.

Funeral service will be held on Friday, March 25, 2022 at 10am at St. Scholastica Catholic Church.

4301 W Homosassa Trail

Lecanto, FL 34461