Joseph Costello, of Runnemede, passed peacefully surrounded by his family on December 1, 2022. Age 79.
Beloved husband of Melody Costello (nee Parker) for 50 years. Devoted father of Carlee Wright (Damien), Sue Beck Rigney (Frankie), Joey Costello, and Deserie Cubler. Loving Pop Pop of Parker, Jack, Kelsey, Dylan, Josie, Sophia, and Frankie. Dear brother of JoAnne Castelli Castor, Robin Sipos (Wally), and the late Donna Frizano. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Joseph Costello was a veteran and a true Renaissance Man: Consummate Teacher and Mentor, Author, Poet, Musician, Composer, Lyricist, Singer, Artist, Photographer, Film Maker, Producer, Director, Actor, Special Effects Makeup Artist, Inventor, Wood Worker, Box Maker, Joke Teller, Humorist, Rule Changer, Loyal Friend, Devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, and Uncle. Proud recipient of the International Library Award for Video and Song.
There will be a visitation from 10:30am to 12 noon Thursday, December 8, 2022 at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE.
Memorial service 12 noon at the funeral home.
Interment private at the request of the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105 800-822-6344 or by visiting www.stjude.org
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