John William Costello
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November 14, 2012
Valere.... I am so sorry for your loss. Although we are miles apart, I keep you close at heart and send you much love.
Lauren Barr
September 15, 2012
Dear Christiane and Valere,
I have just learned the news of John's passing. I will never forget his incredible joie de vivre nor his many kindnesses to me.
I wish you peace and good memories.
All the best,
Lauren Barr
Pauline Richards
September 4, 2012
Dear Christiane
Bob and I were very saddened to hear of John's passing and are holding you and the family in our thoughts and prayers.
Very best regards
Pauline Richards (Bermuda)
Sheila
September 4, 2012
My deepest condolences to the Costello family and in particular my very good friend, Valere. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Laurence et Jean-Paul MOREAU
August 28, 2012
Chère Christiane
Nous sommes très attristés par le décès de John. Il va nous manquer, nous garderons de lui le souvenir d'un homme fidèle en amitié, chalheureux et amoureux de la vie.
Nous pensons à toi et t'embrassons bien fort dans l'attente de te revoir.
Avec toute notre amitié.
Xavier & Janet Tarneaud
August 26, 2012
Chère Christiane,
La disparition de John parait incroyable et incompréhensible, tels étaient son incroyable énergie, sa joie et sa volonté de vivre, son intérêt pour tous et surtout pour vous et ses fils, ses projets. Nous ne sommes pas prêts d'oublier les grands moments passés avec vous à Paris et à Domont, mes visites à San Francisco et dans vos vignes, notre tour à Houston, sa visite dans nos terres limousines... et bien d'autres. Que de bonnes choses vécues ensemble depuiis notre première rencontre en 1978, thanks to Crocker! Nous prions pour John, pensons beaucoup à vous dans ces moments difficiles et vous prions de croire en notre plus sincère et affectueuse sympathie.
Xavier & Janet Tarneaud
Maggie Zeman
August 23, 2012
Dear Christiane - Please know that John and I are thinking of you all and sending our love. I so wish we could have been with you all today. Someone once said 'Love endures life.' May that bring some comfort to you now.
Susan McFadden
August 22, 2012
I worked for John at Magnin's. He was a lot of fun.
Griffin & Anne Murphey
August 21, 2012
All I ever heard from my mother was what a great guy my Uncle John was. I know he was a great husband and father. I regret that being in Texas, getting out to San Francisco was unfortunately one thing that never happened or my husband Griff nd myself. May God bless all of our San Francisco family and know that we in Texas are saying some prayers for you all.
Anne Clark Murphey
Jacques de La Chauvinière
August 21, 2012
Ma chère Christiane: John était une personne fantastique, toujours actif, heureux et fidèle à ses amis. Depuis plusieurs années la distance géographique nous séparait. Cette nouvelle est bien triste et nous te faisons part de nos affectueuses condoléances ainsi qu'à Fabrice and Valere, Bien à toi, Jacques et Cida
husson née morel hélène
August 21, 2012
Nous nous souvenons d'un grand oncle toujours gai et alerte, à Domont ou à Paris.
Nos meilleures pensée pour Christiane, Fabrice et Valere, de la part d'Hélène et Henri, ainsi que leurs 4 enfants Elise, Chloé, Bruno et Diane
Kevin Casey
August 21, 2012
From the very day I met John on the tennis courts at Alta Plaza in SF back in the early sixties, we became and remained close friends on and off the court. I'll never forget his gracious hospitality, both in SF and in France. I feel fortunate to have seen him on my last visit home. I will miss him, Christiane, and keep the voice of his phone messages on my AM for some time to come.
Gail Henderson
August 20, 2012
Christina, I will always remember John fondly. It was such a pleasure to have known him. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Mary Krumm
August 20, 2012
Dear Christiane, Fabrice and Valere,
Uncle John was 89 years old and he experienced the struggles of the Great Depression and World War II. He spent his life focusing on the positive, an example we should all follow.
You have our love and deepest sympathy.
Mary O'Connor Krumm and Tom Krumm
M.J. Costello 111
August 20, 2012
Dear Christiane,Fabrice, and Valiere, I am deeply saddened by the loss of your father and my Uncle John.May God give you strngth at this very sensitive time. God and time will be very good friends. I love you MY cousins.
August 20, 2012
John etait notre "Oncle d'Amérique".
L'adoration qu'il avait pour la grand mère de Céline qu'il appelait "Ma Rose sans Epine " s'est prolongée sur les femmes des générations suivantes.
Il savait toujours trouver chez chacune l'originalité positive qui la personnalisait.
Pas de mesquinerie, de l'enthousiasme, et beaucoup d'exigences pour tous et pour lui-meme.
John avait la largesse de coeur qui lui a permis de faire rentrer Christiane par la grande porte dans la famille de Céline, et sa place lui est acquise.
Que Valère et Fabrice puissent faire vivre le souvenir de leur Père par l'application de l'enseignement u'il a toujours cherché à leur donner.
Florence Darblay
Georgiana Costello Reynolds
August 20, 2012
Dear Christine Uncle John had a zest for life. We all will miss him especially you Fabrice and Valaire.
Mickey McCarthy
August 19, 2012
Dear Christiane,
Your love, our dear uncle, will be missed by all. What a glamorous, elegant man with such a zest for life and love of beauty. Hoping you can feel our warm embrace during this difficult time.
Love
Tim and Mickey
August 19, 2012
Dear Christiane,
The world has lost a very special person with John's passing. Please know that our heartfelt sympathies go out to you and the family at this very difficult time. We will keep you in our prayers to find solace in your memories of his outstanding life.
With our deepest condolences, Linda and Jim Stevens
John and Meta Tyler
August 18, 2012
Our Thoughts and prayers are with Christiane, Valere, and the family (and Kai and Bing). John was a special and loved friend.
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