Michael P. Costello

This past week I told someone very close to me that "can´t" is not part of my vocabulary. I offered the appropriate context. Mike didn´t just say that to me as a kid, he knew how to pitch it. Obviously. I sometimes wonder if my innate joy of coaching and teaching kids was sewn on Friday nights and Saturday afternoons between 1985 and 1995. The following will cause some eyes to roll... in January of 2000 I was headed home from dinner with my best friend. I was on a motorcycle, and it had been...

Dear Costello Family
I was so saddened to hear of Mike's passing. We were very good friends in high school and you couldn't have asked for a better person. He had a beautiful soul and a kind heart. My prayers go out to you all.
Dena Andrews Puckett

Beverly,
So deeply sorry for your loss of Mike. He was the most wonderful guy who everyone loved the minute they met him. He made me laugh every time I was around him. I would see him walking in the office and wondered what he had to say that would keep me laughing. We have had you both in our prayers.
Love to you
Tammy & Frank Farris

I was so surprised to see a picture of Mike with my horse, PC, at the memorial service. Tissy reminded me of the time I had stopped by their house on my way to a horse show and discovered that I had a flat. I unloaded PC and Mike led him off to the backyard while I got the tire repaired. Seems Mike spent the time showing PC off to the neighbors, and Tissy snapped a photo of them together while I dealt with the tire. Mike and I often talked about horses. He had a standing invitation to...

MICHAEL COSTELLO FAMILY,
please accept, our heartfelt condolances and prayers on the passinmg of your loved one michael.

Sincerly,
Scarlette Carey
Bryan Asams Alumni assn.

Dear Beverly,
Please accept my deepest sympathies - Mike will be missed. You are in my prayers. Love, Paula

I had not seen Mikey since the 5th grade at Hexter. Always remembered him as warm and giving.

Deepest Sympathy,

Beverly my love,
Our hearts are so heavy for you at this time. Please rest assured of our prayers for you during this time of temporary seperation
God Bless you and your family,
Rosie and Terry.

Dearest Beverly,

Words are hopeless things when it comes to expressing oneself. I can only tell you that you, and Mike, are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. God rest his soul.
Jane Wagener