Faustin Adrian D’Costa
September 8, 1961 ~ March 25, 2025
Visitation
Monday, March 31, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
Funeral Mass
Monday, March 31, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
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Interment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
Section 18
Reception
Gathering to follow at the family home.
Obituary
It is with heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Faustin Adrian D’Costa on March 25, 2025, at home, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 63. Beloved husband of Melinda. Loving father of Caroline, Natalie and Nicolas. Youngest son of Francis and Conception. Dear brother of Late Anthony (Shanti) D’Costa, Rosalind (Michael) D’Cruz . Florinda D’Costa and Maria (Leslie) D’Silva. Faustin will be sadly missed also by his nieces and nephews whom he loved as his own. He will be held dear in the hearts of his many extended family and friends. He will be lovingly remembered and never forgotten.
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Adrian cared so much about his friends and family. When visiting Mai and Pai’s you were greeted like you were visiting a friend’s home. When my mother was ill Adrian showed how much he cared by sending her homemade meals. He shared his kindness to all. We were Blessed to share some great conversations and laughs. Our sincere condolences to a beautiful family.
Dear Ross and family . My sincere condolences for your loss. May his soul rest in peace.
Dear Melinda Dcosta & family
Our deepest condolences
On the passing of
Adrian may he rest
Peacefully amen
God bless you all
and give you strength
May his soul rest in eternal peace. May God comfort and strengthen the family in this time of grief
Please accept our deepest sympathies on the passing of Adrian. May he Rip. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief.
Our heartfelt condolences to the family at this difficult time. May Adrian’s soul rest in peace🙏 From George, Deborah and Sydney
Dear Melinda, Caroline, Natalie and Nicolas, Rosalind, Florinda, Maria and families.
Our sincere condolences on the passing of Adrian. May the Good Lord keep him in His care and shower each of you with His blessings.
Adrian will always be remembered with much fondness by both Anita and myself. When we first arrived in Canada, he and his beloved wife Melinda warmly welcomed us and gifted us with our very first rice cooker that we still have. Adrian was a cinephile, or a movie buff and would recommend some of the best films to us. He was also a music lover and enthusiast, not only of western classics but also of Hindi and Urdu songs. The get togethers at his home were always a spectacular soiree…of great food, bonhomie, laughter and song. The center of attraction being his own dishes, I still remember the tasty, spicy aubergine / eggplant he prepared at a get-together. Adrian also had a zest for life and an aesthetic sense for all things creative, wonderful and beautiful. In our hearts though…it will be kabhi alvida na kehna (never say goodbye) because of the kindness and affection he always extended towards us. He truly loved Jesus and showed it in his actions, and we’re pretty sure that he’s having a party in heaven.
To the D’Costa family
Wishing each of you, specially Melinda, and the children Caroline, Natalie and Nicholas, our sincere condolences and hope you find strength and solace in this time of sadness and grief. We will always remember Adrian as a warm and very pleasing and man.
Dear Melinda, Caroline, Natalie & Nicholas..& Rosalind, Flory & Maria & your families. Please accept my deepest sympathy on the Loss of Your Loving Adrian..May his Beautiful Soul Rest in Peace.
Dear Melinda, Caroline, Natalie & Nicholas, Rosalind, Flory, Maria and their families,
It is with sad hearts that we send our deepest condolences to your family. May God comfort you all and hold you in the palm of his hands. The loss of our dear friend Adrian has come with much sorrow to all who knew him, loved him and shared many precious moments with him. His benevolent and warm personality will leave an indelible imprint in our memories. His tenacity, courage and while dealing with his grave illness was inspirational to all. His beautiful smile reflected his beautiful soul. He is now in his heavenly abode rejoined with his beloved Mai & Pai. He will be deeply missed.
Sending you our love and strength in this time of great loss. We share in your grief.
‘ The ones we love are never gone; they live within our hearts’.
Our deepest sympathies,
Ashok, Meena Pais and family.
“I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.”
Remembering Adrian as a gentle kind soul. May he rest in peace Amen
I am so sorry of your loss. He was a great father husband and friend.
I will miss our times together as we sat after closing time having some great conversations and laughs over a few drinks. He really took care of his customers my dad loved going there to eat. Adrian took care of him as he was part of his family
Victor Kupi
My deepest condolences, as a business owner in Delhi we had many conversations & he will be missed.
Teresa
RIP Faustin. It was a pleasure to know you and your establishment. You will be missed by the people of Delhi.
I am deeply saddened to hear of Adrian’s passing. He was a good and kind man, and always knew how to make people laugh. He will be greatly missed. RIP Adrian.
My deepest condolonces to the D’Costa family.
Adrian was a dear friend and co-worker. He had a kind heart and was always willing to help people in need. May the Lord receive Adrian with open arms and much love.
Adrian will be greatly missed, but will live in our memories.
Melinda, Caroline, Nathalie and Nicolas, may the Lord give you the strength to go on. Be proud of Adrian, he was a good and kind person.
Dear Ros and family Please accept my deepest condolences during this difficult time. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Heartfelt Condolences to his family and close friends. He was such a kind and caring person. We enjoyed many visits and conversations over the years! He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered! Michael & Sherry Cain and family.
Our sincere condolences to Melinda and the D’Costa family on passing on of dear Adrian.It has come as a complete shock to us and we cannot imagine how you feel.We can assure you of our prayers and may God help you all during this very difficult time.God Bless
Melinda, Carolyn, Natalie and Nicholas….Rosalind, Florrie and Maria..I send you all our love and hugs at this difficult time. Words cannot express how saddened we are by my dear friends passing. Fond memories come to mind of Taj Court ..in Karachi…and all the celebrations we shared with your family here in Canada….even his delicious fried liver he made for me at his restaurant in Delhi!! God bless you all at this sad time and give you the necessary strength to bear this loss. We are here for you if ever you need anything!!…Don and Marian
my heartfelt condolences to Melinda , Caroline , Natalie and Nicolas and rest of the family and friends , for whom Adrian was wonderful husband , father, brother and friend .
he will be missed soo much but he will stay with us in our heats forever .
he was amazing person , I was soo lucky to meet him in my life
true kindness and generosity
great example of a great person for those who knew him
we will cherish those memories for ever
Dear Melinda and family.
It is sad to see a loved one go but know that he is in the Lords care now.
Adrian was a kind and gentle man who loved life and his family.
May he Rest In Peace.
May God give you his family strength during this difficult time.
Love, Preshita
Our Sincere Condolences to all the family.
God Rest his Soul! Lord, welcome your good and faithful servant into your arms.
“Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord; and let perpetual light shine on him. May he rest in peace. Amen”
Our deepest & heartfelt condolences Melinda, Caroline, Nathalie & Nicholas & to the extended family Rosalind & Michael, Florinda, Maria & Leslie & Shanti on the passing of Adrian. Our prayers & thoughts are with you all. It’s so sad that Adrian passed away so young. Rest assured he is now free of pain & in a better place. He is your guardian angel & protector. May his soul rest in peace.
Stay blessed
My deepest condolences to the entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Janet and Joel Menezes
Sincere condolences Melinda, Caroline, Natalie and Nicolas, Rosalind, Florinda, Maria and families on the passing of Adrian. Such a loss at such an early age. May the Good Lord grant him eternal rest and shower His blessings on each of you.
Dear Rosalind..my deepest sympathies to you and your family. May God give you the courage and see you through this difficult time. May your brother’s soul rest in peace. Sending hugs and prayers.
Hi Melinda I’m so sorry for your loss on the sad news of Adrian”s passing away pls accept our heartfelt condolences & deepest sympathies to you your kids & your entire family. May our Lord give the strength & courage to get through this pain & grief. May Adrian”s beautiful soul rest in peace, Amen 🙏Yours in Grief – Ralph Melissa & Family (Patricks Sister)
My condolences to Melina and family.
Adrian’s love and strength will be forever remembered ♥
Our deepest condolences to the whole family. May God grant them the strength to bear this tragic loss.
Dearest Melinda, Caroline, Natalie, Nicholas
& Rosalind, Flory , Marie and family
Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing away of Adrian, your dearest husband, a wonderful father and dearest brother.
He was a great co-worker and a dear friend to me.
Adrian had a very peasant personality with a captivating smile.
He was also a very kind gentleman with a gentle soul, always willing to help any one in need. I will miss all the wonderful stories and chats that we had over the years.
May God comfort you all, knowing that he is now well looked after in heaven. He will be missed by us all. May his soul Rest in Peace.
Yours in Sorrow
Our heartfelt sympathies to Melinda and family, Rosalind, Flory and Maria. I had the pleasure of knowing Faustin (as we all called him) and have fond memories of him during our years at St Lawrence’s Boys School. May God give the whole family the strength to bear this huge loss. May his soul rest in peace.
Our heartfelt condolences to Melinda, Caroline, Nathalie & Nicholas & to the extended family Rosalind, Flory, Maria and extended family members on the loss of cousin Adrian. The news came as a shock to us. Adrian was a caring person with a warm and welcoming personality. He will be missed, but we prayer that the family finds solace in knowing that he is in peace with his loved ones above. Rest in peace, dear Adrian.
Dear Melinda, Caroline, Natalie, Nicolas and the D’Costa family,
I am deeply saddened by the loss of your beloved Adrian. He was a loving, caring, beautiful soul and will always be remembered with affection and kindness.
Family traditions keep us close to each other. In Chicago, during are early days, we were young and we were family!! We had each other and that made all the difference. Our favorite tradition from the time our boys were babies well into their childhood, was our Monday evening dinners with Anthony and Adrian. It was not just the good food and laughter. It was Monday night football and playing games. In the summer, it was barbecue, playing basketball, riding bikes, movies and music.
Most of all, it is good memories that last a lifetime!!
With love and affection,
Marilyn Lobo
The D’Costa Family,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences for you loss.
Dear Melinda, Carolina, Natalie and Nicholas may the Lord give you the strength and courage to bear this tremendous loss.
Dearest Melinda and family.
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved husband Adrian. Our thoughts and prayers are for your family and that of Adrian’s sisters and their families also.
May almighty God grant him peace and eternal rest and may his soul rest in Peace. Eternal light shine upon him. God bless you all especially for your loss.
Sympathies to Adrian’s family. May he Rest in Peace🙏🏼
My deepest sympathies
Ros and D’Costa Family,
So sorry to hear of Faustin’s passing. I just became aware of this tragic news at this moment.
His beautiful smile reflects a man that had so much love and joy to share with others.
Brian O’Grady
Barrie, ON.
Our Dearest Extended Family,
Life is a tapestry woven with memories—some that bring us joy and others that teach us valuable lessons, reminding us to cherish the good.
We have had the privilege of knowing Adrian since he was a child at St. Lawrence’s Church and School, and our hearts are filled with treasured memories that celebrate his remarkable life.
Adrian’s unique smile and warm hospitality brought light to every room. His readiness to help those in need, immense love for family and friends, jovial spirit, entrepreneurial courage, and adventurous heart made him truly one of a kind.
He cherished his children and loving wife, beaming with pride at their achievements. From a young age, he collected song lyrics in cherished notebooks, sharing them with me during a visit. Though he was shy about singing, when he did, his voice resonated with joy, thrilling our ears and hearts.
We fondly remember his wedding, the joyous births of his children, his legendary parties, and his incredible culinary talents that created scrumptious feasts, bringing everyone together in laughter and celebration.
Adrian had a special bond with our son, Ryan, who took to him like a duck to water. We cherish the photos of little Ryan sitting comfortably on Adrian’s lap—something rare, as Ryan was often shy around others.
The news of Adrian’s life sucking illness was heart-wrenching, a journey he faced with a strength that inspired us all with the little support we could render. As the saying goes: We are ultimately alone from the cradle to the grave! While we may feel alone in our struggles, as the poet Lord Tennyson said, “Ours is not to reason why; ours is but to do and die.” Meaning that we have to trust in the Almighty and submit to his will!
Life’s journey is fraught with uncertainties, and it is difficult to fathom the pain he and his loved ones endured in recent months.
As we reflect on the journey of those like Steve Jobs, who faced similar battles, we are reminded that no amount of wealth or power can change the inevitable. His experience teaches us that true strength lies not in our possessions but in the love and connections we cultivate throughout our lives.
Yet, in our sorrow, we hold onto faith in the Father who knows all things. It is this faith that provides solace in times of questioning—why must such trials befall a kind and loving family when so many wicked seem to flourish?
Our faith reassures us that we will be reunited with our loved ones when our time comes. Thus, we find comfort in knowing that Adrian is now embraced by the love of Mai, Pai, Tony, Jared, and others. We trust that Ryan will once again hold his hand in the eternal embrace of love.
In this life, let us extend our hearts, minds, and hands to Melinda, Caroline, Natalie, Nicholas, Rosalind, Florrie and Maria, who are all part of our extended family. Together, we can support one another through this profound loss.
Adrian, you will forever remain young in our hearts. You will be remembered in our thoughts and prayers, and as the saying goes, “To live in the hearts of those we love is never to die.” Your spirit will continue to inspire us, reminding us to cherish every moment and every memory.
With love and remembrance,
Terry & Ruth, Jordan & Yali, and Ryan D’Silva
Dear Melinda my deepest condolences to you and your family. Adrian was such a wonderful person
May God help you and your family during this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you Ros and to your family.
My deepest sympathies, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
We extend our deepest condolences to Melinda, Caroline, Nathalie, Nicholas, Rosalind, Flory, Maria, and the entire family on the passing of dear Adrian. The news came as a shock, and our hearts go out to you during this difficult time.
Adrian was a kind and compassionate soul, always warm and welcoming. He held a special place in my life, and I will always cherish the memories we shared, especially in Dubai. His kindness will never be forgotten.
Though he is no longer with us, we find comfort in knowing that he is at peace, reunited with his loved ones. May you find strength and solace in the love and support surrounding you.
Rest in peace, Adrian. You will be deeply missed.
Melinda, we are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and the kids in this difficult time. I still remember carpooling to work everyday with Soosan and Adrian. The drive to work even though it was half an hour away never felt long because of the great conversations we had each and everyday. He always had a smile on his face and it is something I will always remember him by. Rest in Peace my Friend. Heaven has added a Great Person….
Those who live in our memories are never truly gone.
Adrian was always a kind and gentle soul, whose love for his family and friends will always be remembered. He said what he felt in his heart and never wavered in his beliefs. He was kind, he was generous. He opened his home to all. He shared his wisdom. He shared his laughter. Above all he showed all of us what it means to truly love. Even in his extreme pain and suffering, and the few times we got to speak with him, he always thanked us for calling him.
He is at peace now , in the presence of all the Angels and Saints, and with his beloved brother Anthony, his Mai and Pai. May his soul rest in eternal peace. Sleep well dear friend, till we all meet again.
With love from Alan and Sherry DSilva and the whole family, Jeffrey, Becky, Freddie, Jessica, Matt, Delilah and Dawsyn