James Costello Obituary

Every day I look out my window and see The house Jim grew up in next door. Miss you , Jim

Your friend, Fishman

I didn't meet John until 413 Monroe St., the weekend of the awesome fire. I remember the the impatience of Fish for him to arrive. He was funny and kind as described.
I was very excited to meet him a 2nd time. The same John Costello I had met a lifetime before. He still gives me a smile.

Miss you Jim

Fishman

Gail - to you and your family.....today, my brother Michael brought memories of Jim back into mind.

I remember SO many great times with him, and was blessed to consider him a great friend of mine. Ill never forget our days together at Northern Trust, being included for Hawk game festivities, and listening to jazz at his lakefront apartment on summer afternoons. These things, and more, richened my life. His spirit is living in us.

I hope you are doing well these days.
Best wishes,
Sean

Dear Costello Family,
I first met Jim in Carbondale at 413 W Monroe. He had come down to visit Fish for a weekend. I think we had a bit of a campfire that weekend which included the carport (more wood).
We met again through Christy Webber at or around her baby shower during a Blackhawks game and rekindled our friendship. Such a great man. In love with his family and friends. Happy with his life, carried his burden with grace.Dave and I are so very sorry for your loss. We will miss him.
Moe and Dave Gillott

Hey Coz,
I was wrong. Halzer told me your dogs' name
was "Skip". Yeah He was right! I found a
picture of you, Fish and Bruce down in the
Howard Johnson's parking lot in Fort L. I
think it was 1973? Fish drove the green
'66 Catalina down. You had your arms up in
the air and you said " Wow, do you believe we're in Florida?" Man did we laugh. You're
the best Coz! Thanks again buddy! Mulls

Hey Coz!
You turned me on to my first paper route. Your German Shephard "Knight". The blue flower van. The Chicago concert in '72. The
great laughs. Iggy. Yeah to the lads of CK,
you were truly a great "Dude"! I kept missing
you at wakes and reunions. Haven't seen you
since college. But that's ok you never left
my thoughts and never will. See ya Coz
Your paper route apprentice, Mulls

Dear Betsy,

Our sincere sympathy on the passing of your brother, Jim. Whenever you spoke of him, you had such kindness in your voice. He must have been a very remarkable man!

Terri & Larry

Jim and I grew up in the same neighborhood. You were always met with a warm smile and a positive attitude...a guy you always enjoyed seeing walking your way. My condolences to all.

My sincere condolences on the passing of your very dear one. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

smiling, listening, laughing, rebounding time after time-glad I had the chance to know you in my life Jim !
Peace for you now

dear Betsy. I am . so sad for your loss. I know what a bond between you two and how you made possible his final 2 plus years... ... how many sisters including myself wish they could have made that possible.. as always Carole Pohn

My heart goes out to the Costello family, especially to Father John Costello. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Lots of good times in high school with the CK boys...my condolences.

Caron Cronin Green

Things that come to mind when I think of Jim -
his sense of humor when he called the office
and
that voice – it just automatically put
a smile on your face.

I finally had the opportunity to meet
the man behind the great voice a few years
ago – it was my honor to meet such a truly
nice person. My boss has been very
fortunate to have such a good friend in
Jim all these years.

Jim you will be missed.

Gail, Katy & Kevin -please accept my condolences.

Patrish

My condolences to all of Jim's family.We grew up together in Christ the King. I remember sometimes helping out on his paper route when we were kids. We had alot of fun times together throught our years together in the neighborhood and I knew him as a person with a good sense of humor and a joy for life and always a concern for others.My deepest sympathies for all of you.I am sorry I cannot be there in person to pay my respects but I will be thinking of him.

Gail, Katy and Kevin:
My most sincere condolences go out to you at this very sad time. Jim battled valiantly with dignity and courage and he will be greatly missed by us all. My prayers are with you. May he rest in peace and may his memory be eternal.
With love and sympathy,
William Davis, MerryKay and Family

So sorry for your loss. Jim was a grammar/high school friend that was a great guy. Never a bad word to say about anyone.

Dear Gail and all,

We were deeply saddened when we learned of Jim's death. The last time we were with him was when we were at a party for Ali and Michael at the Arts Club in Chicago. We were seated with him at dinner and enjoyed a great conversation with him. He spoke of his great love for the West, Arizona, and his appreciation of the desert and it's history.

He so loved his wife Gail and was so proud of his children Katie and Kevin. He was filled with joy and will be missed by all who knew him. We shall remember him always as the loving caring man that he was.

Much love, Margie and Ken Gaile

Hope happier memories of the past are of comfort at this difficult time.
Gary & Kay Feldmar

Very sorry to hear this. Some of my favorite grammar and high school memories included Jim - we laughed until we cried on many many occasions, he was definitely my partner in crime at CK and the best prom date ever at McAuley. What a great guy! My deepest condolences to the family.

We were so saddened to hear about Jim. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of Jim's family.

Dan and Diana Cholewinski and Sister Elise Cholewinski of Appleton, Wisconsin would like to offer our deepest sympathy to the Costello family. Jim will always be remembered as a genuinely nice and authentic person who conducted himself with class. He will be sorely missed.

I am very sorry for your loss...
-Laura Norton (friend of his sister Betsy)

My condolences to Jim's family and close friends. He will be missed. He was a good classmate and friend in my high school days at St. Ignatius. His classmates share your loss.

Lola & David F Daniels of Green Bay, WI, send our condolences to the family of Jim Costello. We prayed with and followed his story both on Caring Bridge and from his brother Patrick & Sue, our dear friends. Jim will be missed but he is now well and at peace FOREVER in the close presence of God. He is present to us in our prayers and we hope to someday join him in paradise.
Dave & Lola Daniels

My deepest sympathy goes to all of you and to all who knew and loved Jim. He was one of a kind...a man with great courage, great knowledge, deep love and inpenetrable joy for life. I will always remember him saying how satisfied he was with his life...that he had been blessed with good children and great wife and a wonderful life. Bob and I will miss Jim deeply as his presence in our lives was indeed special. We loved him deeply and appreciated time spent together. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.