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CHRISTOPHER L. COSTELLO, 55
September 7, 1965-May 14, 2021
Christopher Leonard Costello passed away Friday evening, May 14, 2021 in St. James Healthcare after a tragic accident. He was born in Butte Tuesday, September 7, 1965 to Eugene and Katherine (Thiemann) Costello.
Christopher attended Butte schools including the Hawthorne, East Junior High and Butte High School. He earned a degree in Criminal Justice at Northern Idaho College and served a long and honorable career with the Montana Highway Patrol, retiring in 2010. He opened Highland Mountain Seamless Rain Gutters in 2004.
Christopher married his soulmate and best friend, Cindy Hayden in Butte on August 20, 1988 and together they had two sons who he was extremely proud of. He had a great love for the outdoors. He enjoyed his Harley as well as taking family rides in the side by side. He was passionate about hunting and loved his animals, especially his mules and horses. He absolutely adored his family and grandchildren.
Christopher is survived by his wife of nearly 34 years, Cindy Costello, his sons and daughters-in-law, Tyler and Trista Costello and Tanner and Taylor Costello and his beloved grandchildren, Christopher and Avery Costello all of Butte. Also surviving are his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Lisa and Bruce Hayden of Stevensville, brother-in-law, Tom Hayden, his sisters and brother-in-law, Cheryl and Bill Madison, and Susan Crooks, his brothers Stewart and George Costello, numerous nieces and nephews and countless dear friends. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother Ron Costello.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be conducted Friday morning, May 21st at 11 o'clock in Wayrynen-Richards Funeral Home. Entombment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Memorials in memory of Mr. Costello may be made to the Montana Hope Project. Express condolences at www.wayrynen-richards.com
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Ryan Maloney
May 12, 2024
Chris was a good man and a good friend. His family was his greatest joy and he will always be missed. Once again, my condolences.
John Willard
May 25, 2021
I didn´t really know him , met him him when he installed my gutters , I could sense he was a kind and gracious individual. I´m sorry for your loss, I lost a brother in a accident , hard stuff to get through but I guess we must at times . I´ll keep you all in my prayers.
Bob McLaughlin
May 21, 2021
Cindy and family,
So sorry for your loss. Chris was a great guy and will be missed by many.
Good bye my friend.
God bless!
Tony Dunne
May 21, 2021
Chris will be missed a wonderful man to be around. Prayers to you Cindy and your family
Michael Hutter
May 20, 2021
Chris was a great guy, was fortunate enough to work with him at the Bonner County Sheriffs Dept a long time ago.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
Ryan Maloney
May 20, 2021
Cindy , Tyler and Tanner. I can't imagine what your going through. Chris was a great father and husband and a good friend. Please accept my condolences to and I'll pray for your family. God bless you.
Steve Barry
May 19, 2021
Chris was another of those great MHP Troopers I had the privilege of working with. He started out as a Cadet in HQ and I saw his great work ethic and customer service. As a Trooper he had a great public service attitude and was great to visit with. I lost contact after I retired and then out of the blue called to have some rain gutters replaced.....It was great to visit with him again. May the mercy and peace of our Lord Jesus be with Chris and all his family.
Joe and Lois Henricks
May 19, 2021
Cindy, we are so sorry to hear about the passing of Chris! We know he will be truly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
Barb Rowling Monroe
May 19, 2021
Sending condolences to Cindy and family. Very sorry for your loss.
Karen Smith Hesser
May 19, 2021
Cindy and family,
I am so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sheldon Burt
May 18, 2021
Sincere condolences to Cindy and sons and all of Chris's family.
His kindness and heartwarming smile will be sorely missed by so many! Rest in peace good friend!
Cheryl Wegley
May 18, 2021
Cindy and family,
So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Dr. Taverna and Cheryl
Mike Swingley
May 18, 2021
I served for many years on the Highway Patrol with Chris., 3 of them in Butte. He was a lot of fun to work with and I always had a high level of respect for him. He lived life to the fullest! He never would quite tell me where he shot the big whitetail. I will miss him, but I am thankful for having known him.
Mike
The Brunkhorst family
May 18, 2021
Don't have the right words for losing my friend Chris; the Costellos are in our thoughts.
Jim Willoughby
May 18, 2021
Very sad to hear this news! Rest in peace Chris, Thank you for your service. My heart felt condolences to Cindy and family.
Jim Hash
May 18, 2021
What a Good Old "Montana Guy!!!" Butte will certainly miss you. Many prayers to your family Chris. God Bless and thank you for your many years of service for us!
Julie Pesanti
May 18, 2021
Cindy, my love and prayers to you and your family. May God hold all of you in the palm of his hand.
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