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“I'm saddened to learn that Mr. Costello has passed away. I knew him when I was a young boy and enjoyed being friends with his family. My deepest...Read More »
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1 of 9 | Posted by: Ed Rising - Friend/neighbor
“Paul,
My thought and prayers are with you and your family. I hope that all of your good memeories of your Dad will comfort you.
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2 of 9 | Posted by: Debra Smith - Marion, SC - friend
“Tim and family, I'm sorry to hear about you father. As you celebrate the lifetime of memories you have, remember he's in many Marines thoughts as...Read More »
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3 of 9 | Posted by: Cris Yarborough
“The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has...Read More »
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4 of 9 | Posted by: fjohn reinke (MC1968) - NJ
“I was so sorry to hear of Mr Costello's passing. Although I'm well into adulthood, he'll always be Mr. Costello to me because I held him in such...Read More »
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5 of 9 | Posted by: Neal Baker - Friend
“My wife and I enjoyed getting to know Joe over the last 25 years - and playing golf whenever we were in California. Also, when our family (his soe...Read More »
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6 of 9 | Posted by: Marge and Bud Hinkle - MO
“My thoughts are with you. Dad led a very full life. He sounds like someone I would have liked to know. Elizabeth
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7 of 9 | Posted by: Elizabeth Roderick - Richmond, VA
“My Dad and I had more than a father daughter relationship. He was my friend and I truly liked and respected him as a person. Like any relationship we...Read More »
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8 of 9 | Posted by: Kathy Costello - Oceaside, CA
“It was always fun when Granddad would come to visit my mother, his daughter, and my sisters. Getting to listen to some of his stories was an...Read More »
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9 of 9 | Posted by: Jeffrey Brown - Richmond, VA
Joseph V. Costello Sr died peacefully on Wednesday April 6, 2011 in Oceanside, California after a brief illness. He was 89.
Born in Brooklyn, New York on November 4, 1921, the oldest child of Frank J. Costello and Elizabeth Tague Costello.
A member of the Greatest Generation, he served proudly in the Marines during World War II and Korea.
He earned a degree in Civil Engineering from Manhattan College in New York City in 1943 before joining the service. Upon leaving the service he obtained his Masters degree in Civil Engineering from Columbia University in 1947. He was a licensed Professional Engineer. Over a 30 plus year career in engineering, he worked in New York City and Boston for M. W. Kellogg and Stone and Webster Engineering Corporation.
On February 12, 1954 he married Yvonne Marie Louise Trum in Floral Park, New York. They settled in Queens, New York then Williston Park, Long Island where they raised 6 children.
Joe moved to Oceanside, California in 1991 where he enjoyed golf, woodworking and traveling to visit with his 11 grandchildren. He also loved watching the New York Yankees and the NY Giants football.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 27 years Yvonne, his third son Brian and two brothers John and Frank Costello.
To cherish his memory, he leaves behind 5 children, Joseph (Susan), Paul (Betty), Claudia, Kathy and Timothy (Tina) and 11 grandchildren, Katie, Bobby, Michael, Kristen, Tina, Pam, Jeff, Sarah, Jack, Gregg and Jim and numerous friends and relatives.
A Mass will be held 10am April 13, 2011 at Corpus Christi Parish Catholic Church, 100 James Street, South River, NJ. Interment will be at Holy Cross Burial Park immediately following the Mass. (Section C, Row 64, and Grave 94).
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Mama's Kitchen the address is 1875 Second Ave, San Diego CA 92101 the phone number is 619-233-6262. www.mamaskitchen.org/waystogive/waystogive.php
