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Brian Costello Obituary

Brian William Costello, 69, born September 25, 1950, passed away peacefully in his sleep September 11, 2020. Brian was a kind man with a heart of gold and loved by everyone. His family meant everything to him. He enjoyed spending time with his brother, sisters along with his nieces, nephews and now their children. Brian was a proud Veteran who served as a Sargent in the United States Air Force. Brian enlisted right after graduating from Sacred Heart High School in 1968. Brian was a Big Detroit Tigers Fan and loved going to games whenever possible. Brian will be dearly missed by his brother Frank (Sue) Costello, Sandy Grady and Eileen (Oscar) Gago. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be given to Parkinson's Foundation or Disabled American Veterans. Memorial gathering Thursday, October 15, 5-7PM at the Dearborn Chapel of Howe-Peterson Funeral Home located at 22546 Michigan Ave, a private family only funeral service will begin at 7PM. Only 10 people permitted in the funeral home at a time and masks are required. Private inurnment of cremated remains at 9:30AM on Friday, October 16, at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, there can only be 20 people present at the cemetery, masks are required. To share a memory or condolences for the family, please visit www.howepeterson.com

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Published by Heritage Newspapers from Sep. 23 to Oct. 7, 2020.

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Eileen N.

June 26, 2021

My sister, Joanne, dated Brian. He had a marvelous laugh and a wonderful sense of humor. He brought a lot of joy to her life.

Marie Kondrath

September 25, 2020

I am so sorry for your loss Brian was a very very special person to me 1982 he drove me to the hospital cuz I was pregnant and was so much snow I could even get an ambulance to take me but the the Big Hearted Brian came and got me and my husband and took me to the hospital he was I love them ever since that time he was he's just he shouldn't have went so early I love him dearly me is Rhett may he rest in peace and I will pray for him that he has a better life up there

John Wise

September 22, 2020

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.Another H.S. classmate gone too soon. I'll always remember him with a smile on his face & a kind word for everyone. May you rest in peace & Thank You for your service.

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Oct

15

Memorial Gathering

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Howe-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Dearborn

22546 Michigan, Dearborn, MI 48124

Oct

15

Funeral service

7:00 p.m.

MI

Oct

16

Inurnment

9:30 a.m.

Great Lakes National Cemetery

Holly, MI

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Howe-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Dearborn

22546 Michigan, Dearborn, MI 48124

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