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Stanley Costello Obituary

Stanley J. Costello
Stanley J. Costello, 95, formerly of Coaldale, entered into eternal rest Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014 in Hometown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Tamaqua. He was the husband of the late Anna N (Kidda) Costello who passed away June 8, 2011.
Born in Coaldale, he was the son of the late Jozel Kasztelan and Anna (Hamernik) Costello.
He was self employed as an owner/operator of Costello's Restaurant in Coaldale for 75 years until retiring in 2010.
Stanley also sold insurance for the Polish National Alliance for many years.
He was a United States Army veteran serving during World War II with the Troop B 1013 Calvary Squadron in Normandy, Northern France, and Poland. He received the Purple Heart.
He was a graduate of McCain School of Business.
He was a member of the former Ss. Peter and Paul's Catholic Church and a current member of St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church, Lansford.
He was also a lifetime member of the Coaldale American Legion, the Coaldale Fire Company, the Lansford AMVETS and the Coaldale VFW.
Stanley was well known for playing the violin for customers on their birthdays, anniversaries and many other special occasions.
Surviving are daughters, Marianne, wife of Larry Crampsie of Allentown; and Lillian Rose Costello of Pottsville; a son, Stanley Jr. and his wife, Angela of Lansford; grandchildren, Lauren (Crampsie) and her husband, Jason Lotkowictz of New York City, N.Y., Alexandra Valusek , and Anthony Costello both of Lansford; and a great grandson, Drake Lotkowictz.
He was also preceded in death by sons, John and Paul Costello.
Services: Funeral services 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 5, at the Sverchek-Blazosky Funeral Home, 340 E. Bertsch St., Lansford followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church, Lansford with the Rev. K.A. Medve officiating. Interment will be held in Ss. Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Summit Hill. Call Tuesday at 6 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday morning from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services in the funeral home. Donations may be made in his name to the Eastern Pennsylvania Down Syndrome, 6900 Hamilton Boulevard, P.O. Box 60, Trexlertown, Pa. 18087. The Sverchek-Blazosky Funeral Home has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

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Published by Times News on Mar. 1, 2014.

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Patty Ahner

March 23, 2014

You were a great man and boss.

Nadine Yohn

March 20, 2014

"Rest in Peace Stanley. The memories of Costello's and you playing your violin will always be a great memory to me, for that I thank you." Nadine Yohn (Jacksonville, NC)

March 19, 2014

To the Costello Family
Stanley was like a father to me and I loved him dearly
I had moved away ,but always stopped by to visit until Restaurant closed
We always had a little bet: If I would die first, he would have a glass of wine on me and if he died first , I would have a glass of wine on him-well here I AM TOASTING TO A FINE MAN.
Prosit Stanley

Elke (Amorin) Pennington
Galveston Tx

March 4, 2014

I was just getting to know you Uncle Stan. Our deepest sympathy to the family.
Vic and Joan Romeo

Dan Rickert

March 4, 2014

Stanley you played a mean fiddle,..... Thanks for everything.

Jane Biggerstaff

March 3, 2014

Uncle Stanley, you were a kind and generous person who always tried to make everyone around you happy. Thank you for giving me such wonderful memories growing up. I loved that bar!! It was just a part of life for many of us kids. Having an entire block of relatives made visits to my Granny's so special. I know you are up in heaven with Aunt Ann and the rest of your siblings and you are having the best party! Rest in peace.

Mary Beth Suda

March 2, 2014

Thank you, Uncle Stanley, for all the memories my family has because of you and Aunt Ann's kindness...all the family celebrations...birthdays, weddings, showers, picnics, reunions, etc., and your violin! May you rest in peace with all our family's loved ones.

Ted and Donna Suda

March 2, 2014

You brought much happiness to many people and we'll always remember family get togethers at Costellos where you played your violin. Rest in peace Uncle Stanley.

Ed Snoha

March 1, 2014

Marianne, Sorry to hear about your Father. He was always good to me when I played at the bar with a few different Bands.

Patricia Murphy-Valentini

March 1, 2014

Much sympathy to the Costello family.

Claire Remington

March 1, 2014

Your are a part of Coaldale that is it's history. We will never forget the kindness you showed many people in our town , Not to mention the jobs you gave many of us. Your hard work paid off. Thank you Stan . May your Memory Be Eternal

March 1, 2014

YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
MARYBETH AND ANDY RALSTON

Dolores Budsock

March 1, 2014

Wonderful memories of Christmas's singing along while Uncle Stanley played his violin. He was a wonderful man loved by all. I am sure he is now playing for his Heavenly Father.

Bob Sharpe

March 1, 2014

Stan was a Coaldale legend and will be greatly missed. For me a visit to town was never complete without dinner, a cold drink, and a chat with Stan. Rest well Stan. You earned it.

Althea Rosahac Shellock

March 1, 2014

Stan was a wonderful man and a good friend to my family. May his memory be eternal. My prayers are yours

Jack Evans

March 1, 2014

A good man...sincere condolences to the family. May he rest in peace.

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