PALERMO – Ernest Kevin DeCosta, 72, of Palermo, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022.

Kevin was born in Boston, Mass., the son of Ernest L. DeCosta and Irene DeFlavis. Kevin attended Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School and upon graduation served in the United States Marine Corps.

Known as “Ernie” professionally, Ernie retired from Ecolab after 28 years as a service technician. In his retirement Ernie was a driver for Ray Haskell Ford.

Kevin was actively involved in the community, serving as Treasurer for American Legion Post 163 in Palermo. Kevin was a member of the Scottish Rite Valley of Augusta 32⁰. He also served as Tyler and longtime secretary of the Dirigo Lodge #104 of Weeks Mills.

Kevin was predeceased by his parents; and brother, Aaron.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Janet; his brother, Chris Logan of Massachusetts; his daughter, Jenna of Sarasota, Fla., his son, Ernie Jr. and daughter-in-law Jennifer of China. Kevin is survived by eight grandchildren. He was “Yaya” to Patrick, Joseph, Rose, Simon, William and Clare of Venice, Fla. and “Gump” to Landen and Logan of China.

No services are planned at this time. The family will have a Celebration of Life at Ernie’s log cabin dream home in the summer.

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