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John Costello Obituary

Of Phoenix, AZ, formerly of Malden. July 11, 2008. 54 years old. Former husband of Dawn M. (Ford) Brooks. Father of Erick Costello, Paul Costello, both of NH and Shannon Carroll of Stoneham. Brother of James Costello of Malden, Dianne Costello-Ford of Melrose, David Costello of Malden, Christine Kudlate of NC and the late Paul Costello. Grandfather of Seth Parroll & David Costello. Also survived a niece, Meghan Ford of Melrose. A funeral service will be held in the Gately Funeral Home 79 W. Foster St., Melrose on Thursday, July 31st at 11AM. Family & friends invited. Visiting hours Wednesday, July 30th from 4-7 PM. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett, MA. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation, 33 Congress St. #501 Boston, 02210. For obituary, directions or to sign guest book, please visit www.gatelyfh.com Gately Funeral Home (781) 665-1949

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 29 to Jul. 30, 2008.

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ralph tella

September 7, 2008

sorry to hear of johns passing i worked with j.c at rentatool in revere . john was a great guy . my condolences to his family.

PETER SHEA

July 31, 2008

Dave
Sorry for your lost,

Peter Shea
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July 30, 2008

sorry for your added grief dave big joeodonnell ia

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