Photo courtesy of Luyben Dilday Mortuary - Long Beach
Long Beach, California
Apr 4, 1939 – Feb 23, 2024
In loving memory of John Hayes Costello, born in Los Angeles, California to Fern Marie Hayes of St. Joseph, Missouri and Johnny Pateo Costello of Il Locos Sur, Philippines on April 4, 1939. The only child between Fern and Johnny he was an adorable and charismatic boy. He grew up in Montebello,...
Read MoreI saw the rake and the obituary at Wardlow Park last week and I am amazed at the wonderful life John had. I helped him a few times with his bag of pine needles when I was there walking my dog. He seemed grateful and was so determined to rake those needles. Condolences to the family, I am glad to have met John. Rest in Peace.
Mary
April 29, 2024 | Long Beach, CA | Neighbor
He is the best Grandpa ever and even in a wheel chair he would still play games and make the best of life and always had a smile on his face. R.I.P. John love you.
Noah Costello
April 11, 2024 | CA | Grandchild
Saw him in at wardlow having fun and he had a nice warm smile !
Greg Boden
April 07, 2024 | Long Beach | Neighbor
Just saw the white rake and posted sign at Wardlow park about John’s passing. I’m so sorry for your loss. He was a kind man that I only met about 2 years ago while he raked pine needles at Wardlow park. I walk my pup through Wardlow and around our community and had seen him there for a long time prior to meeting him. Another person walking his dog introduced me annd said John could aleast use an hand holding the trash bag. I helped John only a few times because he was always so determined to...
Justine
March 26, 2024 | Neighbor
What an amazing life. Great sense of humor. We always loved visiting with John when he lived with Kevin and Kelly. RIP John. Life well lived.
Paul & Sandy Wurtz
March 17, 2024 | Gilbert, AZ | Friend
My condolences and prayers to you and family
Art Vargas
March 16, 2024
