New Haven, Connecticut
1932 - 2008
In St. Raphael Hospital, New Haven, Tuesday, November 4, 2008, surrounded by her loving family, Roberta A Costello of Woodsvale Rd, Madison. Devoted wife of the late Donald K. Costello. Born in Hartford, on June 14, 1932, daughter of the late Emanuel E. and Caroline Marie DiLizia Cassara. Loving mother of Kenneth Costello and his wife Lois of Guilford, Carol Cavalieri and her husband Rob of Bolton and Donald Costello and his partner Amy Berck of Manassas, VA. Grandmother of Lauren and Ashley Costello of Guilford, David and Matthew Hanson and Anna Cavalieri all of Bolton. Sister of Rosemarie Pantano and her husband Paul of Southport, CT and Evelyn Cassara and her husband Alex Wiedmann of Lexington, MA.
Mrs. Costello was a graduate of Weaver High School and attended St. Francis School of Nursing in Hartford. She worked for many years at Manning, Maxwell and Moore in Stratford. Roberta was a very active communicant of St. George Church, Guilford for many years and was instrumental in helping to initiate the St. George Church reception group, “Martha’s Partners.” She was well known for her home business “Roberta’s Cakes for All Occasion.”
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. George Church, 33 Whitfield St, Guilford on Sat. Nov. 8 at 10am. Burial will follow Mass in St. George Cemetery, Hubbard Rd, Guilford. Friends may call Fri. Nov. 7, from 4–8pm at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St, Guilford.
In honor of her granddaughter, Ashley Costello, contributions in her memory may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 516 Carew St, Springfield, MA 01104. www.GuilfordFuneralHome.com
Dear Friends and Family,
This book will close in a couple of days and I want to tell you before that happens what a comfort it has been to me to read all of your thoughtful entries. I check it every evening to see her beautiful, happy face as I come to terms with my sister's absence in my everyday life. Thank you so much for the help you have been to my making that asjustment.
Sincerely,
Evelyn Cassara
Evelyn Cassara
December 01, 2008 | Lexington, MA
To The Costello family
I am so sorry for your lost. Roberta was such a caring, friendly and understanding person.
For the past 2 years or so we would always happen to see each other in different stores around town,and would always have a good half hour or more conversation.
I will truely miss not seeing her, but will always remember this special woman.
May her soul rest in peace
Jenny Morse
November 20, 2008 | GUILFORD, CT
To all of Roberta's Dear, Dear friends,
Thank you so much for all of your condolences, and stories, of how Roberta touched your lives. We feel as if we know so many of you, without having met some of you, just from all of the heartfelt stories our mom would tell us.
Roberta was truly blessed to have so many loving and caring friends and family in her life, and we were even more blessed to have her in our lives.
She will be sorely missed by "multitudes", but every single one of us...
Carol Cavalieri
November 16, 2008 | Bolton, CT
Dear Costello family:
I had such trouble trying to put together my thoughts about the loss of your Mom. Roberta was always willing to be there for me if I needed her. We gave a graduation party for our grandson about 3 years ago and Bert was right there helping in the kitchen and doing anything that was necessary to have the party run smoothly. I never asked her rather she just jumped into the situation and helped the party to run so much more smoothly for everyone. She always...
Lucille & Tony Festa
November 15, 2008 | Guilford, CT
To the Costello Family, I am so heartbroken over the loss of your mom and my dear friend, Roberta. I almost fell off the pew at St Margaret's when her name was read in the "Prayers for the Faithful"! My 10 yr old said, "Mom, that's not OUR Mrs Costello, is it?" Yes, we thought of her as "ours."
What a true angel she is! I met her in my medical practice in 1988; later she guided me and my family through our chaotic wedding at St George's (no priest! Father Ed was ill and she managed to...
Keiren Smith
November 10, 2008 | Madison, CT
Roberta was one of God's angels on earth. She was a dear friend of my mother, Anne McCluskey, and I'll always remember her warmth and humor. She was wonderful to all of our family when our mother passed away,as well as when our father passed a few years before that. May you all find comfort in many fond memories of Roberta.
Katie and Terry McElroy
November 08, 2008 | Liverpool, NY
Dear Ken and Family:
I am verry sorry to hear that Roberta had passed away. My deepest sympathies go out to all her family and friends. I will be unable to attend the funeral services but will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Robert McCluskey
November 08, 2008 | Ridgewood, NY
Dear Costello family,
I was so sorry to learn of Roberta's illness and passing. I did not know her well, but she was a dear and dedicated friend to my aunt, Alice Schielke - and we would see her on our visits to Guilford. Our family will always be grateful for the wonderful luncheon that she and Martha's Partners provided after Alice's funeral. Our sympathy to all of you on the loss of this vibrant, caring lady.
Sandra Burbank
November 08, 2008 | Rockport, MA
To All The Family -
My sympathy to you on your loss. I love the picture you posted here as I can remember that same smile at every family gathering. With love and prayers, Leslie
Leslie (Ferrero) Larson
November 08, 2008 | Oldsmar, FL
