Joseph R. Costello, 71, of Prospect passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at the Vitas Innovative Hospice Care, Waterbury. Husband of the late Nancy Magnuson Costello. Born in New Haven on August 24, 1942; son of the late Frank and Rose Cretella Costello. He had worked as a truck driver for Anastasia Trucking and was an avid fisherman. Joseph loved his family and was a very giving person. Father of Janet R. Messina Skrip and the late Frank Costello. Fiancé of Rosemarie Testa. Grandfather of Salvatore Messina, Jr., Mikelyn Messina and Joseph Messina. Brother of Mary Paolella, Phyllis (Gaetano) Ferraiuolo and the late Frank Costello, Jr.
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Thursday morning at 10:30. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Therese Church at 11:00. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hour will be Wednesday from 5 to 8 PM. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Dear Janet and family,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. You loved him very much and he loved you too. I could sense it every time you talked about him. May your memories be plenty and may they help during this sad time.
Your friend, Mary Lee Raro
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, WILL MISS YOUR FATHER AT ALL THE FAMILY FUNCTIONS.
Sending thoughts and prayers to all of your family
Janet and family,very sorry for your loss.
Phyllis & Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. May your brother rest in eternal peace. My thoughts and prayers are with your and your entire family at this time.
Uncle Joe you will live in our hearts forever. The world is a lesser place without you in it. My condolences to everyone. Please celebrate his life thats the why my selfless Uncle would want it! Love you all
Joe, you were a wonderful man to be around. Always happy and always funny. May God keep you safe.
My condolences to the family and the pain you are going through. May God bless all of you.
Deepest Sympathy to the family of Joe Costello.
Have many fond memories from back in the days when
we were teenagers.
dear uncle joe the last time we spoke you made me laugh about the website and how you
wanted to make sure you wrote it correctly, i know you are in heaven with our lord because you are one of the good guys love always..karen.
To Mary and Phyllis,
Our deepest sympathy on Joey's passing.
Laureen Carbone and Sons
Im sorry for everyones loss. Even though you werent blood, your the only grandfather I knew. I appreciate you being there for my grandmother, Nancy Magnuson, and my family. May you rest in peace.