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David Costello Obituary

LORAIN – David Leo "Preacher" Costello, age 64, of Lorain passed away Monday, November 7, 2016 at Metro Health Hospital in Cleveland.
He was born on June 5, 1952 in Piqua, Ohio to Raymond and Marie (nee Borges) Costello and graduated from Holy Spirit Toledo Seminary in 1970.
David retired from Ford Motor Company in 2002 after 30 years of service as a supervisor and project inspector.
Watching NASCAR and football, riding his motorcycle, shooting pool and listening to music were all activities that David enjoyed. He was blessed with a charismatic personality, a love of life, and a gift for making others happy.
He is survived by his wife, Carrie; sons, David Costello, of Sandusky and John Costello, of Bellevue; daughters, Christine (William) Beatty, of North Olmsted, Theresa Costello, of North Olmsted, and Sarah (Richard) Toth, of Mississippi; step-son, John (Kelly Abbott)) Zadorozny; 13 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.
David was preceded in death by his son, Nicholas; parents, Raymond and Marie; and his sister, Carole Costello.
The family will receive friends on Friday, November 11, 2016 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the Dovin and Reber Jones Funeral & Cremation Center, 1110 Cooper Foster Park Road, Amherst. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. AT St. Mary Church, 731 Exchange Street, Vermilion (EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH). Rev. Fr. Ron Brickner, Pastor, will officiate. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.dovinreberjones.com

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Published by The Morning Journal from Nov. 8 to Nov. 9, 2016.

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Candy Kishman

November 10, 2016

Carrie and Molly,
My deepest sympathy to you at your time of loss. Dave was a great guy with a heart of gold . I always enjoyed coming to see you guys , you were both such kind people.may god comfort you and hold you in his loving embrace at your time of need God bless
Candy

Molly Costello

November 10, 2016

Lil molly missing you so much papa, I know something is going on because mommy is crying all the time. The"watch dog" will take good care of mom. You know I can be a pia, but I will be looking for you forever. I know you will never forget my morning lovens, I will miss you forever and I will love you forever. Thanks for all the belly rubs!

Ronald J. Nehls

November 9, 2016

Pest in peace Dave, ride with the Angeles.

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Teresa Fitzthum

Sent Flowers

November 9, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Your dad was like a brother to me. RIP my friend.
A. Gail

Tommy

November 8, 2016

RIDE FREE

Sherri McArthur

November 8, 2016

My condolences to the family.Huggs Carrie know that he is hugged by the Angels now and no more suffering.

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