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Thomas Patrick Costello

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Timothy E. Ryan Home for Funerals - Toms River at St. Catherine Blvd.

145 Saint Catherine Blvd

Toms River, New Jersey

Thomas Costello Obituary

Name: Viewing for Thomas Patrick Costello
Start: 2021-02-19T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2021-02-20T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Timothy E. Ryan Home for Funerals - Toms River at St. Catherine Blvd.

Thomas Patrick Costello

Whiting - Thomas Patrick Costello, 83, Whiting (Pine Ridge South)

Formally of Toms River and Jersey City passed away peacefully on February 13, 2021.

Tom was a life-long car salesman having worked at Halsey Chevrolet, DeMassi Cadillac, Ray Catena Mercedes and Contemporary Motor Cars before his retirement in 2011. He definitely missed the 'Good Old Days' and was always quick with a story of how things used to be. From Pamrapo Avenue to Western Avenue in Jersey City, he could tell you stories of who lived in every house up and down the block. Tom took amazing care of his family, including spending every summer in Silver Beach and countless trips to Disney, where he always felt at home. In 1984, the family moved to Toms River, across the street from Jersey City friends Flo and Eddie for the next chapter of their lives.

Tom will be greatly missed by his three children Thomas P. Costello II and wife Chris (Brick), Judi Defeo (Beachwood) and James Costello and wife Dana (Lavallette) and his 6 grand children Steven, Andrew, Joey, Ryan, Addyson & Grayson, and countless nieces and nephews. He will also be missed by the many cousins across the pond in Ireland.

He was pre-deceased by his wife of 49 years Elizabeth "Betty" Costello (nee Hughes) in 2009 and his Mother Mary (nee Kelly) and Father Patty. Brothers Jimmy, Eddie and Patty; Sisters Regina and Helen, Sisters-in-law Eileen and Ellen Hughes, Brothers-in-law Warren Sprake, Thomas Hughes, James Hughes and Billy Hughes. He is survived by his sister Eileen Sprake and Sisters-in-law Jean Marie Hughes and Peggy Hughes.

Tom always said he 'had a great life,' with no regrets. At family gatherings, he could always be found spinning tales about the adventures he experienced and the people he shared those journeys with - especially with his wife Betty, who joined him on many trips through Europe.

A viewing will be held at Ryan Funeral Home at 145 Saint Catherine Boulevard in Toms River on Friday from 4-7pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to the Jersey Shore Council of the Boy Scouts of America at 1518 Ridgeway Road in Toms River, NJ 08755.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Asbury Park Press from Feb. 17 to Feb. 19, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Costello

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Majella Giles

February 18, 2022

At the 1st anniversary of his death we fondly remember our cousin and friend Tom and of course his beloved wife and life partner Betty. They were a very special couple, very different in personality and stature but both warm and welcoming. We loved having them visit Ireland and fondly remember their kindness to us and our then young family when we stayed with them in Toms River. We were so pleased to have forged a close bond with them and our extended families over many decades and we remember Tom and Betty with great fondness.
Pat & Majella Giles and Family

Frank Cupo

April 11, 2021

So sorry to hear of the passing of Tommy.

J. Falco

March 16, 2021

Such a sad day. Loved Tom and his wife Betty and family. Sending love and prayers. Jeanne and George Falco

Jerry Colombino

March 1, 2021

I knew Tommy since I was 16 years old, I feel so bad I did not know he passed away, I heard it on the governors daily press conference, I was stunned, I had a conversation with Tommy in early February, we said after the winter we would get together for dinner at one of his favorite places Angelos in Lyndhurst, Tommy was like a dad to me, he was a very good man, I will miss his lectures on life. I would like to send my condolences to his three children I want to say your dad was a gem, I will miss him and will never forget him best regards Jerry Colombino.

Mary Hinterleitner

February 23, 2021

Dear Costello Family
May your hearts be full of gratitude for Tom's life, who by all accounts, had a heart of gold. He has embedded many beautiful memories in the hearts and minds of those who knew him. He now joins his wife Betty in his new eternal home .
I had the privilige of meeting Tom and Betty, his mother and other family members in the summer of 1972 when I visited them in their holiday home in Jersey. That's a long time ago, but I can still recall the warmth and love they radiated.

Wishing the whole family peace and joy as you go forward.
Sincerely
Mary Hinterleitner (nee Costello) Vienna, Austria

Paul Mahon

February 21, 2021

Lots of happy memories of Tom and the family’s trips to Ireland. His cousin Michael and our family always enjoyed the good company and sharing stories of Galway and USA. Thinking of you all at this sad time Margaret Mahon and family Dublin.

Pate Family

February 20, 2021

Tom and Chris, Joey and Ryan - We are sending you love from the West Coast at this sad time. We love you all. John, Susan, Matt and Taylor Pate

Majella Giles

February 19, 2021

We are with you in spirit from Dublin this evening as you gather to celebrate Tom's life. We spent happy times with him and Betty when they stayed with us here in Dublin many times over the past 34 years. They also made a trip with Tom’s sister Eileen, Tom did an Irish road trip with Thomas and James and sometimes Tom came on his own.
Always fun, and lots of chat as he reconnected with his cousins on the Costello side and also with his Mom’s relatives across the city and in the midlands near Athlone.
All of our family think of Tom with great fondness. We will long remember his kindness and cherish the richness and the warmth of his personality.
Pat & Majella Giles Dublin; Ciaran, Geraldine & Grace, Dublin; Aoife, Adrian & Páidí, Brussels; Declan, Victoria & Alma, Berlin.

Tom Varden

February 19, 2021

Our deepest sympathies and prayers are with you through this time of unimaginable loss. May God walk beside you and guide you through. From the Varden family in Australia.

Donald Crooks

February 18, 2021

Tom What a great friend for 60 years and we reconnected some 25 years ago and he became my personal guide on trips to Europe with our Wagner College Graduate students. He knew someone everywhere whether we went to Ireland (of course) Switzerland, Greece, Italy, Germany, Austria and on and on over almost a decade, setting up visits with companies and old friends. I miss our regular phone calls which went on and on. We has an especially good one two weeks ago and we always said we loved each other. Save a space Tom and lift one with my brother Cliff and Uncle Jack. Love ya Donald

Mary and Catherine from Galway, Ireland

February 18, 2021

We had the good fortune to meet Tom Costello who travelled to Galway for our Family Reunion on 5th May 2018. I hope he returned to the US with happy memories of that night. We are all very saddened to hear of his passing and would like to send our condolences to his sons Thomas & Chris daughter Judi and extended family. May he rest in Peace. Love Mary, Catherine and his Galway Ireland relations.

Nancy Varden

February 18, 2021

Deepest sympathies to all Thomas’s family. From John & Nancy Varden, Galway, Ireland.

Diarmuid McMahon

February 18, 2021

My deepest sympathies to all the Costelloe family from all his friends and relations in Clare and Galway Ireland. Tom’s heart and generosity were second to none. He always made everyone feel welcome and loved.
My mum and dad Dermot McMahon and his cousin Mary McMahon ( Ryan) send their sympathies and love to you all. May he rest in peace.

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