Paul Costa Sr.

Paul Martin Costa Sr., 54, of Norwood, passed away early Saturday morning, January 4, 2025 at Atrium Health Stanly.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. 

Paul was born on July 24, 1970 in Providence, RI to the late Anthony Costa Sr. and Winifred Crum Costa. He worked for BLM as a truck driver and was always a familiar face at Ebenezers Bins and Bargains. He was a member of Abundant Life Holiness Church. Paul loved trucking and towing, it was in his blood. He loved to spend time with people and make them laugh. He was never judgemental and always had a big heart. You couldn’t help but love him. He also enjoyed listening to music with friends and family and singing along.Paul was lovable and loving and will be truly missed. 

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters: Kim Costa and Sandra Costa.

He is survived by his wife, Angie Rumbaugh Costa of the home: Five children and two step sons: Shana Costa (Kenny) of Rhode Island, Paul  Costa Jr. (Tammy) of Asheboro, Angelina Costa of Oklahoma, Stanton Rumbaugh of Tennessee, Katarina Garcia (Ryan) of Rhode Island, Keith Hartsell (Cheyenne) of Norwood, and Preston Costa of Asheboro; 16 grandchildren: Jaylee, Kendra, Amina, Meilani, Winter, Austyn, Evyn, Lucas, Michael, Ayden, Andrew, Calleigh, Keagen, Madison,  Kimberly and Cheyenne; one sister: Lorraine Noriega; one brother: Anthony Costa Jr. (Dathel); and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. 

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