Costa, Edward L., age 80, of Monmouth Beach and Highland Beach, FL on Friday August 4, 2017. Born in Fort Lee to one of the Pioneer Families of the town. He was a Developer for Costa Builders. Beloved husband of Cynthia Morris. Devoted father of Jeff Costa, Jill Southren, Chris Morris, and Jason Morris. Cherished brother of Vincent Costa, predeceased by his father and mother Angelo and Mary Costa, his sisters Benita Stanzione, & Esther Kearney, his brothers Salvatore & George Costa. Adored grandfather of Jay Costa, Ryan Costa, Frank Costa, Andrew Costa, JP Southren, and Jake Southren. The family will receive their friends on Friday 4-8 PM at the Frank A. Patti and Kenneth Mikatarian Funeral Home 327 Main Street “opposite the Fort Lee Library”. The funeral will leave Saturday at 10:30 AM for the celebration of his funeral mass in Madonna R.C. Church On The Hill at 11 AM. If so desired, donations may be made to the St, Jude’s Children Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN. For condolences, directions, or information call (201) 944-0100 or www.frankpatti.com.