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Brendan Costello Obituary

Costello, Brendan Joseph "Chuck", 19, suddenly, September 8th, loving son of John E. "Gene"Jr. and Joan T. (nee Smith), loving brother of Jennifer, Kerri, Matthew, Megan, Timmy and Kaitlin, dear nephew of Judy (Tim) Nash, Joanne (John) Oliphant, Kevin T. and the late Dennis Costello, beloved grandson of the late John E. Sr. and the late Laverne Costello, and the late Russ and the late Marion Smith, cherished godson of Colleen Grossman, fond cousin and special friend of many. Funeral Tuesday, 10 a.m., from Donnellan Funeral Home, 10525 S. Western Ave., to St. Terrence Church, 4300 W. 119th Street. Mass 11 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation Monday, 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Graduate of Marist High School. 773-238-0075. Sign guest book at: www.donnellanfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 10, 2006.

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Jenny Theunnissen

January 11, 2007

::chucky::
i miss you so much .. i think about you every single day .. hope the new year is going good for you up there .. i love you and miss you soo much .. we all miss you. cant wait to see you one day . you can teach me how to play some hackeysack hehe .. alright well i love you .. your were like a big brother to me and always will be.
love always and forever,
Jenny Theunnissen

December 6, 2006

I WILL NEVER STOP THINKING OF AND PRAYING FOR BRENDAN. I CAN'T EVEN IMAGINE HOW DIFFICULT THE HOLIDAY SEASON WILL BE FOR YOUR FAMILY. I HOPE YOU CAN FIND SOME COMFORT KNOWING HE HAS SO MANY FRIENDS DEEPLY MISSING HIM AND PRAYING FOR HIM. PLEASE TAKE SOME COMFORT ALSO KNOWING THAT CHUCK WILL BE SPENDING CHRISTMAS WITH JESUS THIS YEAR. I WILL CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR BRENDAN, HIS FAMILY AND ALL OF HIS FRIENDS. GOD BLESS.

nikki kapanowski

December 6, 2006

*chucky*
i didnt even know about this guest book or id be signing it everyday. we used to be best friends, u donny, pat, everyone would be at my house and we would laugh for hours. then one day we just stopped talking and i hate myself for that. you were always there to make people laugh or take their money in bags lol. bren not a days goes by that i dont think of the times we shared and i will never forget them. i miss you so much and i wish you were here right now. you will always be in my heart i love you *~Nikki Kap~*

sarah Lavielle

November 23, 2006

wow! ii cant believe you are really gone. we have been thru so much and i will miss you. love you man

Nora Kalafut

November 7, 2006

Chucky- i love you and i miss you. i miss playing hackeysack in the middle of the halls at school! you taught me everything i know man. everyone misses you and there's never a day when i don't think about you. my heart goes out to your family and i hope they're all doing well. i love you and i'll see you soon buddy.

Jessica Schueman

October 22, 2006

Chucky, you really were one of a kind...i feel so blessed that i got to know you. Thanx for the good times. R.I.P.<3

Rachel Boerema

October 17, 2006

Kerri and Costello Family,
I just heard the devastating news. I am so sorry for you horrible loss. Your entire family is in my prayers.

Brittany Theunnissen

October 12, 2006

Dear Brendan,
i love you and miss you so much. i hope you know that you are always going to be in my heart! i think about you all the time. Were and always will be like my big brother!
love you so much
love Brittany Theunnissen

October 11, 2006

My heart goes out o the
costello family

max maher

October 3, 2006

CHUCK i love u man and im gonna miss you!! LOve max

Kristyn Daly

September 28, 2006

Chuckie,
I love you and miss you so much!!! Im glad we became friends, you are so funny!!"yea yea yea"...ill never forget all the times in your garage...I always had so much fun with you. Thanks for all the laughs buddy!I love you!
<3Love,
Kristyn Daly*xoxo*

Heather Jensen

September 24, 2006

Chuck-
I miss you dude...I miss your goofy smile and the way you always made me laugh. I miss your personality, you had one like no other...so much fun and so great in spirit. I love ya kid, I only wish I'd told ya more often! When you gave me & Max a ride to my crib I wish I woulda hugged you and kissed you...man, I'm never gonna forget you, and I know no one else will either. You'll forever be in my heart! You broke a lot of hearts and it just goes to show that you truely are a-town's finest!
Until we meet again...
Love, Heather

Jennifer Costello

September 24, 2006

Brendy, Brendy, Brendy
I love u so much and there is nothing that i wouldnt have done for you, you knew that, you would ask me for anything thing and if I could do it for you i would, brendy you know i love you and always will i miss you soooo much, but i am not mad at you u, but i cant promise later that i wont be upset. Brendan this still dosent feel real,,but there is always an extra sub w/exta cheese and extra mayo for you in the microwave I believe that you are watching over us. brendy i love you and miss you
love always and never ending
your big sis
jennifer costello

Erica And Courtney Keating and Kelly

September 22, 2006

Brendan,

We miss you. we had some great wonderful times. The ride downtown in the limo was probably the best memory of all times.Even though you are not here we know you are still watchin out for us. Mini golfing too haha.

We love and miss you

Love Erica and Courtney!

Mitch

September 21, 2006

chuckie i love you

alyssa ahern

September 18, 2006

Dear Chucky,

i have always thought you were great with the ladies. you knew the right things to say to make a girl feel welcomed. i always had fun at your house and so did all my friends!! love you Alyssa

kaitlin costello

September 15, 2006

Hey big bro!

i miss you sooo much!! im just wishing for that day that you can come walking through the door. but i kno that its never going to happen. i just wanted to tell you i love you soo much! theres always going be a place in my heart for you! I LOVE YOU! R.I.P. BRENDY!



LOVE ALWAYS AND FOREVER.. YOUR LITTLE SISTER~KAITLIN!

Nicholas Salem

September 15, 2006

Brendan,



You lived this life to the fullest and always knew how to make people laugh and have a good time. You were such a giving person, and I wish there were more people like you out there... you're gonna be missed by everyone who knew you man... my prayers are with the Costello family, and to Brendan, it aint a goodbye, cuz we all know we'll see u in heaven one day!

Patrick Gorman

September 14, 2006

Brendan, I remember you when you were like 8 years old and you had me and your cousin Christopher cracking up for hours at one of those big Costello-Oliphant graduation parties. I know you will be missed by your amazing family and friends.

Sarah Telkes

September 14, 2006

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Ashlee Needy

September 13, 2006

Brendan,

I miss you so much!! You always new how to make someone smile! We will miss you so much!! Love you and your family!!You will always be remembered!

Jackie Theunnissen

September 12, 2006

Brendan Costello,

You were loved by many and will always be loved by us all. You meant the world to me and I'm truly going to miss you!!

R.I.P. Brendan <3<3 ILOVEYOU!

Megan

September 12, 2006

Brendan and The Costello Family! I Didnt Know Brendan Very Much But I Know Tim And He Is A Friend Of Mine. My Prayers Are With You And Your Family At This Time!!! May You Rest In Peace Brendan !!!

Lasak

September 12, 2006

Brendan, may you find peace, comfort and happiness with your new journey.

You will be missed



Rest in Peace Brendan- hugs



Our prayers are with your family hoping they find strength and peace



The Lasak's

125th Tripp

Alsip

Mikal Bloom

September 12, 2006

Brendan,

Its been a few years since i last saw you but it feels like yesterday. Its weird but i still remember you as if it were yesterday. You were ALWAYS smiling and ready to make everyone laugh. Ill miss you kid

Love- Mikal Bloom

Mary Roe

September 12, 2006

Chuck Dizz, I'm gonna miss you man! You were the greatest! Always knew how to cheer someone up watch down on us and make sure we're all smiling, it's what you did best! Love Ya Kid!!

April Beaver

September 12, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with the Costello Family and all of the friends who's lives Brendan touched. I am so sorry your loss.

Kelly Unruh

September 12, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Gary & Lori Coon

September 12, 2006

To the Costello family,



Brendan will be missed, He never had anything bad to say about anyone and always was able to bring a smile to your face just with his smile, he will be greatly missed and was a great person. I used to look forward to seeing him at work, I just can't believe that hes gone, I know that I for 1 will miss him.

Brian Solava

September 11, 2006

Chuck you will never be forgotten man. I wont forget the smile or the crazy nights of walking over fire. Love ya man, and be ready to party again someday.

michael faletti

September 11, 2006

you were the best chuck, everyone is going to miss you very much. I'm praying for you and your family. I'll never forget you.

Liz Galazkiewicz

September 11, 2006

Chucky-

The last time i saw you was after a cubs game, i hope they won that one for you, just like they did tonight. I know that me and a lot of people from Evergreen have awesome memories of you! You will be missed by a lot of people, my thought and prayers are with your family and friends.

Sean Brady

September 11, 2006

Chuck, i didnt know you real well. we really only got to hang out once and i wish we could have a little more. but i know that you and my brother were real close so that is special to me. i am praying for you and the costello family.

Megan Razim

September 11, 2006

Chucky, You were very much loved. Im going to miss you..We are all going to miss you. My prayers go out to The Costello Family. Stay Strong.

Brittany Dyra

September 11, 2006

Gene,

I am really sorry for your loss. Rick mentioned it to me today at work. You and your family are in my prayers.

Robyn Keener

September 11, 2006

Chuck,

Im going to miss you..i remember all the good times.. at jackies when we whould always hang out.. you were the best.. stay the same.. ill see you again some day!

...Robyn..

Jon Kearney

September 11, 2006

Brendan,

Whether it was hanging out at Marist or playin ball at Apollo, you always had a smile on your face. You always made it a point to talk with everyone in the room. Your genuine personality and your beaming smile will never be forgotten. I miss you man. My heart goes out to you and your family.

September 11, 2006

My dearest sympathy is with the Costello family. Brendan was an awesome friend to me who helped me through a lot. He always thought about others and he will be dearly missed. I love you Brendan!!!! xoxoxoxoxo

Melissa O'Leary

September 11, 2006

I personally did not know Brendan but I do know his big brother Timmy. I just wanted to say my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

September 11, 2006

I didn't personally know Brendan, but my heart goes out to him and the Costello family. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. May God Bless Brendan and his family.

DrewAnne Lloyd

September 11, 2006

I didn't know Brendan as well as my other friends but, I did get the pleasure of hanging out with him a few times. He was many of my friends best friend. They loved him! I dont think there is one person that didnt like him. He was nice and funny...Whats not to like? He lit up the room! He will be missed more than anyone can possibly imagine. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

Jessica Houpy

September 11, 2006

I'm going to miss you kid. You were such a great person and you were always smiling. My heart and prayers go out to your family and friends. I love you CHUCKY!!!! R.I.P. Love Always, Hoopy

Tim Allen

September 11, 2006

Chuck Jones,



Its soo hard to believe your even gone man.... i would've never expected something like this from you, a kid with 1,000,000 friends and a smile always on his face.... hope your in a better place.... and until we meet again ill drink the beers and root on the cubbies for ya...



Love,

Tim Allen

Mike Byrne

September 11, 2006

Chuckie, it was always a good time when you were around and you will never be forgotten.

Bryon Baine

September 11, 2006

Brendan,

im gonna miss ya bro..you always did something to make everyone laugh..take care an rest in peace buddy.

Jenny Theunnissen

September 11, 2006

Brendan,

you have always been like a second big brother to me.. and you always looked out for me. i love you an you will always be in my heart. you mean the world to me.. and i miss you so much.. you always knew how to make us laugh and smile.. and the memories we are left with touched our lives forever.. i love you and the rest of the costello family..

love always

xoxoxo

Lauren Lazzara

September 10, 2006

Brendan I love you so much babe* you have touched my heart in more ways than you will ever know and I will never forget our late night conversations on the phone and all the good times we had hanging out. I miss you xoxo

Nick Konecy

September 10, 2006

chuck im gonna miss you, you were like a brother to me i will never forget you i love you man stay up chuck

Kathy Nicholson

September 10, 2006

Our hearts are so heavy with the loss of Brendan. We have so many fond memories of him, Timmy, Bryant and Dan on Keeler. We remember his smile and the cute little boy. Our prayers are with all of you.



The Nicholsons

Bob, Kathy, Bob, Dan, Bryant & Maureen

Your big bro Timmy

September 10, 2006

Brendan,

you were the best brother in the whole wide world and u had the most amazing heart and spirt and u will be truely missed and for everyone who knew brendan, he was the greatest person and just made everyone smile and laugh...It will never been the same without u brendan and till we meet again... i love u more then life itself and i will miss u so much.... love your big bro

Marty Brady

September 10, 2006

Chuck I love you man and I'm going to miss you.

Veronica Garcia

September 10, 2006

My thoughts are prayers are with the Costello family. Brendan was a great guy, always smiling and making everybody laugh. He was a great friend who will be truely missed.

Ashley Beaver

September 10, 2006

Brendan, I'm going to miss you so much. You were a wonderful person who made all of his friends laugh.....You will live on in all of our memories and will never been forgotten! My heart goes out to you and your family at this time. Love Always,

Tina Theunnissen

September 10, 2006

Brendan, You have touched more hearts honey than you can ever imagine. You will be DEEPLY missed.

Until we meet again sweety. Forever in our hearts!

Love Big Don & Tina

Mike Morman

September 10, 2006

I am deeply sorry for the loss of Brendan. Brendan was a wonderful, and caring person. He will be missed and my thoughts and prayers are with the Costello family.

Kelly Michaels

September 10, 2006

Brendan, You have touched so many people's lives. I will miss you so much. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Brittany Johnson

September 10, 2006

Brendan, it's hard to believe that you are gone. I will never forget the way you smiled. You have touched so many people. You were so young at heart. I will never forget you. I love and miss you.

Shannon Beckefeld

September 10, 2006

Brendan I will miss you, your smile was awesome and your laugh is something I will never forget. I saw you 3 weeks ago and I will never forget your face or your positive spirit.

Our Love & Thoughts are with you & your Family.

Love Always,

Shannon Beckefeld

Kim Myers, Marist H. S.

September 10, 2006

My heart goes out to your family during your time of sorrow. I will miss Brendan's smile.

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