Joseph Francis Costelli, 69, of North Haven, passed away Friday, October 12, 2012 at the Masonicare Health Center surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Linda Fessler Costelli. Born in Torrington on March 14, 1943; son of the late Louis and Edith Volpe Costelli. Joseph served his country faithfully in the U.S. Air Force stationed in England during the Vietnam era; he obtained a Bachelor’s degree from the former New Haven College(now the University of New Haven) and had worked as a self-employed Insurance Agent all of his life. Coming from a family of musicians, Joseph was a trumpet player having played while in the Air Force and later for the J&J Plus One and Elm City Bands. He was a member of the Westbrook Elks Lodge for 26 years; an avid golfer; a New York Yankees and UCONN Girl’s Basketball fan; enjoyed crabbing and picnicking. A very giving man, Joseph was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, always there for his family and friends, he will truly be missed. Father of Sheri (William) Masciantonio of Hamden, Michael J. Costelli of Marlborough and Christopher J. Costelli of North Haven. Grandfather of Deanna and Marc Masciantonio. Brother of Roberta (Walter Johnson) Ambrose of Madison and his twin Philip (Sheila) Costelli of Branford. Also survived by nieces and nephews.
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Wednesday morning at 9:30. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Barnabas Church at 10:00. Interment with full military honors will follow in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Tuesday from 5 to 8 pm. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Masonicare Hospice, 22 Masonic Ave., Wallingford, CT 06492.
To the Costelli Family,
I’m with the Capital Region Development Authority and work with Mike on a regular basis. If he is any reflection of his father, then it’s obvious what a good person Mr. Costelli was.
My prayers and sympathy are with youfamily during this time of great loss. May God continue to bless and sustain you all through your precious memories of your beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend.
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to Joe’s family. We grew up together and went through school. I am deeply saddened by his passing. May God give all of his loved ones strength through this difficult time.
To the Costelli Family,
Sorry for the loss of Joe. He was a great guy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Our sincere Condolences to all of the Costelli Family. We have been with Mike Costelli since 2005 opening the Convention Center together, sharing a wonderful friendship over the last 7 years. So sorry for your loss. May all the great memories of Joseph Costelli be recalled as treasures he has left for you!
When we first met Joe, Linda, Philip and Sheila in Aruba we immediately fell in love with them. Although we have only known them for about fifteen years it feels like a life time. We will miss Joe but will always have him in our Hearts and Minds. God bless Linda and the entire Costelli family.
Love Tim and Pat Conroy
Mike, we would like to express our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this extremely difficult time.