Joseph Costello Obituary

Truly a gentleman with a soft spoken manner framed by a friendly all inclusive sense of humor. Always with a smile and a welcoming way , Joe was a bright yet unassuming lover of life, wife and family and he is sorely missed. A great example of how to live your life with verve, kindness, and outright courtesy that I call on as I continue in my book of life.

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

My sincere sympathies Marie and family. Seems like only yesterday that we met and enjoyed each others company, especially our time at the CHCC. Sorry I can't be there in person to give a hug, Love, Don

Our deepest condolences at this time.Marie and Roland (Marnell)Trebiani.

JOE WAS A very good boss to me. I ENJOYED working for him! I feel for marie kids and mostly P.J. Steve Stein.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Amy and family, you are in my prayers. May your many memories bring you comfort and may your sweet father rest in peace.

My prayers are with your family! It's been such a pleasure getting to know your family at the notre dame basketball games. Your notre dame basketball usher.

Marie, Amy, Beth & PJ, we are so sorry for your loss. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Marie...We send our sincere and deep sympathy to you and the family. My God comfort you through your loss and ever after.. Joe & Shirley Kovach (Naperville, IL)

Dear Marie, Amy and Beth,
What a tough year for all of you. Joe was such a positive and good humored gentleman. His love for his bride and daughters was always percolating just underneath the surface of any conversation. His laughter and easy smile made anyone to whom he spoke feel at ease and protected. In spite of his complex medical conditions over his last years he never rued his predicament, moreover he lived every day with zest, gusto, and joy. He made the most out of his life and despite his illness he would never allow you to feel sorry for him, rather he would pick up your spirit and focus his optimistic and affirmative attitude on your soul like a sunbeam on a dreary day. He always made you feel at ease while in his company and is a great testament to living your life with positive passion and an upbeat attitude. I will miss him but feel very lucky that I will still be able to visit with the legacy he left his wife, his daughters, and his grandsons. When I am blessed with their company I will feel his presence and be at peace. Our prayers are with you during this time of anguish but be buoyed by his eternal spirit that is in each one of you.
Dr. Bill Friedrich

Deepest condolences to the entire family.......my heart aches for you. May you find peace in the knowledge that your Father is now with Sam. God bless you all. The "Bruno" family.

Dear Marie and Family:
Joe and I were great friends at Notre Dame, kidding about being long-lost brothers. We shared a few e-mails in recent years, remembering old times. He often spoke of his family, too, always with love.

Dear Marie,
Joe was my friend and very consoling to me when my wife Patsy died in May. I know he'll remember us to the Holy Family so we can all be together when our time comes to go home. Love,
Joe Brown '52

Dear Marie and family,
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy in your loss of Joe. He was a great husband,father and cousin.He will be deeply missed.You're in our thoughts and prayers.


Love,

Marie and Family,
We love you guys and will forever cherish our memories with Joe. Please accept our condolences and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. Many hugs,
Jeff and Margie Nix

Marie,

We dearly love you & Joe!!!!! He is with you & you are with him too. Lean on the rest of us anytime until it is time for you two to be reunited. He is & was a soldier of our Lord & God, & we forever will know he spread God's love & is a part of us too. He too loved & cared for so many sparrows. The trinity will take care of all of you & your needs.

Joe was doing what he loved doing. So often we met throughout the country while attending athletic competition - you could "expect" to SEE Joe and Marie in attendance. Our prayers are with you, Marie. We have lost a dear friend.
Chuck & Mary Ann Falkenberg (Palatine, Il)

Marie,

Please know that the ND class of 1952 will remember Joe, and you, in our prayers. We share your loss.

George Heidkamp