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JOHN D. COSTELLO

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JOHN COSTELLO Obituary

JOHN DAVID COSTELLO (Age 84) Vice Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard (Ret.)
On Friday, August 15, 2014, of Bethesda, MD. Beloved husband of the late Roseline "Lynn" M. Costello; father of Sean M. (Stephanie) Costello and Terrence J. (Betty Grace) Costello; grandfather of Benjamin, Catherine, Kevin, Gregory, Mary Margaret, Patrick and Eliana Costello. Brother of the late Joan Costello, Edmund J. (Bernadette) Costello, Jr, and Maureen (Costello) Bauman (Robert). Vice Admiral Jack Costello served in his final flag assignment as Commander, Coast Guard Pacific Area and Twelfth Coast Guard District. In retirement, he served as the first President and Chief Executive Officer of the Marine Spill Response Corporation. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, August 21, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Redeemer Church, Summit Ave & Cable Drive, Kensington, MD, on Friday, August 22 at 2 p.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross Station at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, 8901 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, MD 20889.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com

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Published by The Washington Post from Aug. 19 to Aug. 21, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for JOHN COSTELLO

15 Entries

August 24, 2014

Dear Sean, Terry and Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. I am a friend of your Aunt Maureen and have known your father and your mother, too, since I was a little girl. Over the years I loved to hear about Lynn and Jack and family from Maureen as you were growing up. Your father was a wonderful man and will be sorely missed by all. I am praying for him and your family. Rest in peace, Jack.
Tessa Macaulay

Lawrence Davis

August 22, 2014

Dear Costello family, Georgianna and I so truly sorry for your loss and extend to you all our deepest condolences. I have know Admiral "Jack" for many years and served him and with him in a civilian capacity during his tours in Coast Guard Headquarters years ago. He was a true leader and a great friend. He will be sorely missed by his Coast Guard family and his country. v/r Lawrence Davis, former HQ Budget Officer and GS-15, Retired.

Eileen Butler

August 21, 2014

Terry & Your Family, My prayer is for peace and comfort during the time of mourning your loss and continue in your time of grief (it's like a roller-coaster ride of sad and good moments).

August 21, 2014

Dear Terry, BG & Family:

Frank and I are so very sorry for your loss. I have such fond memories of your dad and his wonderful warmth. He adored all of his grandchildren so much. He will be greatly missed.

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.

With much love and our deepest sympathy, Frank McAleese & Christina Clearwater

Erin Grace Dugan

August 21, 2014

Dear Terry, BG, and family-
We are very sorry to learn of the passing of your dad/grandfather. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

David Lakin

August 20, 2014

Jack Costello was a great guy, real leader and Patriot. He encouraged and supported...a special man who you never wanted to disappoint. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Patrick Twiss

August 20, 2014

I was fortunate to have served as the Admiral's Aide when he reported to Portsmouth VA as District Commander. He set the bar high for love of service and for "taking care of the crew"---what an inspiration for a young LTjg. Georgette and I have thought about him and Mrs. C fondly over the years. Our prayers and deepest sympathy to your family.

August 20, 2014

Terry and Family, I am sorry to hear about your lost. You all are in my prayers during this difficult time.

~Janetha Jones

August 20, 2014

Terry and BG-
We were saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mark and Amy Stoffel

Alma Barrios

August 19, 2014

My Deepest sympathy for all Costello Family , my prayers and thoughts with all of you

Ted Wojnar

August 19, 2014

Dear Terry, Sean & All the Costello's
Our prayers go out to all of you! The close ties that brought us together, as family, will always be kept in wonderful memory.
Our Love to All of You,
Ted & Colette Wojnar

Lycia and Matthew Goodwin

August 19, 2014

Dear Terry and family - we are so sorry to hear of your father's death. Please know that we are thinking of you during this difficult time.

Gene Verrett

August 19, 2014

Irene and Gene Verrett regret the loss of John Costello. We send our condolences to his family. John and Gene graduated in the Coast Guard Academy class of 1952. John was our great friend and classmate. His contributions to marine safety as an officer in the Coast Guard will never be forgotten. Farewell to our great shipmate.

August 19, 2014

Capt. G.S. Duca, USCG Ret. & Family

Deese Thompson

August 19, 2014

Sean & Stephanie, Terry & Betty Grace, and all the Costello family, Jeanne & I send our deepest sympathy and prayers at the loss of Jack. A truer friend one could not find, his Irish charm and wit will long be remembered, as well as his outstanding Coast Guard career serving our Nation. Rest in God's peaceful anchorage with Lynn. We'll always cherish the times we spent together.

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