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Dorothy Costello Obituary
Dorothy graduated from Pittsford High School and the University of Vermont before teaching high school at People's Academy in Morrisville.
On Sept. 6, 1947, she married the love of her life, Judge Edward Costello, who predeceased her on May 26, 1993. While Edward attended college and later law school, Dorothy worked at the University of Vermont and the New England Conservatory of Music to support her family.
Thereafter, Dorothy devoted her life to her husband and her eight children, who survive her. She was a wonderful mother to Jay (Donna) Costello, Sara Costello, Sean (Wendy) Costello, Paul (Maria) Costello, Dan Costello, Mary (Stephen) Costello-Lazare, Tom Costello and Steve (Jane) Costello. Also surviving Dorothy are her 12 grandchildren, Christopher, Brian and Andrew Griggs, Ruth and Ira O'Meara-Costello, Kate Costello, Libby, Alejandro and Anna Lazare, and Ethan, Tyler and Riley Costello, and two great-grandchildren, Georgia Allen and Kegan Costello, and a special niece, Cathy (Eileen) Wimett.
Dorothy was predeceased by her brothers, Alfred "Bus" and Robert, and sisters, Alice and Ruth.
Patient and caring, Dorothy was a devoted mother to her children and well known by everyone for her kindness and compassion. She was a longtime volunteer for such organizations as Meals on Wheels, the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association and the Parish Council of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
Dot's family wants to express its deep appreciation and thanks to her caregivers at Allenwood and Home Instead for the unwavering kindness and thoughtful care she received.
Visiting hours will be Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Ready Funeral Service, 261 Shelburne Road in Burlington. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday at 11 a.m. at Christ the King Church, 136 Locust St. in Burlington.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Meals on Wheels, 3 Cathedral Square, Suite 106, Burlington, VT or in honor of her granddaughter to the Down Syndrome Research and Treatment Foundation, 755 Page Mill Road, Suite A-200, Palo Alto, CA 94304. To send online condolences, please visit www.readyfuneral.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Costello
Wes Curtis
May 31, 2011
Paul,
I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Though I don't know your mother, I can tell by what I see in you that see must have been a very special woman. Please know of the deep respect I have for you, and I wish you the very best during this difficult time of parting and sadness. Wes Curtis (Cedar City, UT)
Andree Milizia
May 30, 2011
My sincere sympathy and thoughts are with all of you.
Bob Russell
May 29, 2011
Dan and the Costello family, we are sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom and offer heartfelt sympathies to you all. She was a very nice lady. The obit in the Free Press was a wonderful tribute.
Bob and Kathy Russell
May 27, 2011
My sincere sympathy to the Costello family.
Julia Compagna
Alice Walker
May 27, 2011
My sincere sympathy to the Family and loved ones of Dorothy Costello. Upon meeting Dorothy, I soon learned what a caring, gentle, and faith-filled woman she was and how much her family meant to her. It was an honor getting to know Dorothy.
Alice Walker, Hospice Chaplain
Judy Citarella
May 27, 2011
Dear Sean and family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy at the loss of your beautiful mother. Mothers are cosmic and now she is part of the big universe united with all your family both here and in her new home. Her spirit is everywhere.
Sincerely, Judy Citarella
Diana (Marrier) St Louis
May 27, 2011
Sara and Family.... so sorry for your loss
Deacon Bill & Susan Glinka
May 27, 2011
Deepest sympathies from the entire Cathedral Parish family.
American Heart Association
May 27, 2011
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Kathleen Valente
May 26, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Although we can't be physically there with you tomorrow, we will be with you in spirit.
Bunny & Silvio
Judy Green
May 26, 2011
Tom and Family,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of you mother. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prays. God bless.
Judy Hesford Green
Nan Lee
May 26, 2011
Dear Sara, My sisters in Vermont let me know that you lost your mom. I am so sorry Sara, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. So many years have passed. Please contact me so we can keep in touch and I will visit Vermont in the Fall.
Lana Meunier
May 25, 2011
My deepest sympathies to the Costello family. Dorothy was a cousin to my Mom, Thelma Wimett Meunier. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Roland Boisvert
May 25, 2011
To Steve and all your family, my deapest condolences. I wish that I could be there, but I just came out of the hospital with more lung problems. You are in my prayers. I will be thinking of you throught this. Selebrate her life that she had with a wonderful family.
May 25, 2011
Tom & Family,
We are very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Rich & Gerry Furlong
Sherry & Jim Paige
May 25, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Ann Gaudreaux
May 25, 2011
Jay, Sara, Mary, Danny, Sean, Paul, Tom and Steve: I am so sorry to hear about your wonderful Mom. She was a loving and kind 'Mom' to me during my years at UVM, and I will never forget her. Sorry I can't be in Burlington with you this week. I am in California with my daughters and their families. Love, Ann Costello Gaudreaux
Bob McDonald
May 25, 2011
Paul and family,
Mothers are so special, and know that your mom must have been the glue and special gift to the Costello household over many years of life..and lives created. So sorry to hear of your loss.
Bob McDonald
May 25, 2011
Paul and family, I am sorry to hear of your loss, not an easy time at all, remember all the wonderful memories, it will help you through the tough days.
Will be thinking of you
Carolyn Moulton (Agency of Agriculture)
May 25, 2011
Sara, Dan and family, I am so sorry to hear of Dot's passing. What a marvelous mother and extraordinary person she was. I have thought about her many many days since not seeing her at Allenwood. God Bless Jeannie Blake
May 25, 2011
Deepest sympathy to the Costello family. Dorothy was a lovely person..
Tom Burke
May 25, 2011
Sean, my sincere condolences to you and your family at this time of sadness.
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