Robert Costello
June 6, 1939 ~ May 24, 2024
Robert Costello, age 84, of Painesville, Ohio, passed away May 24, 2024 at Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center. He was born June 6, 1939 in Cleveland, OH to Marie (Boggs) and Donald Costello, Sr.. Robert married Therese Reed in Geneva on November 27, 1958, and raised 10 children together.
Bob served in the U.S. Navy from 1958 through 1959. He was a member of the United Steel Workers Union, 1964-1984. Bob was proud to start his own business, Ebby Enterprise, in 1998, and is still active today. Bob leaves behind a legacy of Love and Friendship to all his friends of Bill W., especially westside Thursday morning group.
He is survived by his children, Robert Costello Jr., Kevin (Cindy Summers) Costello, Joseph (Tiffany Peoples) Costello, James (Sherry) Costello, Patrick Costello, Donald (Tonya) Costello, John Costello; 25 grand children; 22 great grand children; 6 great great grand children; brother, Tom (Cathy) Costello; sister, Sheila Costello; and many loved neices, nephews, extended family and friends. Bob spent 8 wonderful years with Ellen Kennedy, her daughter Laura (Bob), son Bill, and their family. He was preceded in death by his son, Timothy Costello; daughter, Kathleen Askew; son, Thomas "Brother Anthony OSB" Costello; parents, Marie and Donald, Sr.; second wife, Denise Costello; brothers, Donald Costello, Jr., Gene Costello; sisters, Carol Tersigni, Betty Cosmillo, Jackie Costello; step-mom, Melissa Costello.
Friends will be received 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Thursday, 30th of May, 2024 at Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street, Madison. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11am Friday, May 31, 2024 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 2846 Hubbard Road, Madison Ohio 44057, with Father Sean Donnelly officiating. Final Resting Place will be Evergreen Cemetery in Geneva.
Online obituary may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com
Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com
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My heart goes out to Bobs entire family, truly one of the Great’s! Always encouraging, never discouraging! Prayers and remembrance always!
To Joe and Ellen , you havre my Deepest Sympathy. Bob was my Friend for over 40 yrs. & I shall cherish that Friendship until the day I die. My Wife (Betty) Loved Bob and Ellen. I am here for you both. Peace & Blessings. Bobby Moore. 💓
My condolences to the Family. Bob was a wonderful man who helped countless AAs. May he rest in peace.
Denise Eustace
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May my condolences bring the Costello family and their loved one’s comfort and peace and also hopefully my prayers ease the pain of losing your dear Father.
Eddie D
What impressed me about Bob was that with all his years of sobriety, he kept coming to meetings – talking with the new person, etc. He could have sat back (lolling in the Florida sunshine), but he didn’t. What a great power of example!!!
Prayers and love.
My heart goes out to Ellen and all of the children and family. He TRULY loved all of you, with all his heart. To think, Bob waited for ALL of us, what miracle! With love, gratitude, and the greatest of sympathy. Catherine A Glosser
To Bob’s Family.
I offer my sincere condolences on your loss. I had just seen him 2 weeks ago. I am shocked and saddened.
Charlie B.
Marguerite miller my condolences to the family
Bob will always have a special place in my heart. Never forgotten, much loved…xo
What a lovely man. I’m so grateful to have met him and had numerous conversations with him. Rest in peace dear Bob 🙏🏻
Ellen, you have our deepest sympathies on the passing of Bob. He was a great person and always took the time to talk. May he Rest in Peace.
May God’s love and grace be with you all during in this difficult time.
THANKS BOB.
My deepest condolences to Ellen and the Costello family. I always smiled when I heard Bob’s voice coming into the office, as he did for many years before me. His wit was so sharp and extensive that I usually didn’t even realize he was being serious until moments later. He was always light years ahead of the game. Just loved speaking with him. He asked me a few times “what’s the name of your homegroup” and I would tell him as if to insinuate he would stop out sometime. And, he did! Not only that, after the meeting he was outside and introduced me to a new person. What an example. He will be sorely missed.
I fondly your dad when we were kids at Assumption. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time and for the difficult times to come.
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