Vivian J. Scott Costa of Vineyard Haven died peacefully in the arms of her loving family on June 10. She was 88.

She was born August 30, 1934 in Loogootee, Ind. to Clay and Mabel Scott. She was one of 10 children.

Vivian met and married the love of her life, Joseph A. Costa, in 1952 in Arizona. On Oct. 1, 2022, they celebrated their 70th anniversary. They were blessed with four children. Sadly, her daughter Vanessa predeceased her in 2007.

She was a loving sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Nothing meant more to her than her family. She was an excellent cook and loved planning and preparing family dinners and baking sweets.

Vivian is survived by her husband, Joseph A. Costa of Vineyard Haven; son Dennis Costa of Charleston, S.C.; daughter Brenda Costa of Marlborough; daughter Lisa Costa of Atkinson, N.H.; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to VNA Hospice of Cape Cod, 25 Communication Way, Hyannis, MA 02601.