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Bonnie Koester
October 3, 2019
Collen I was sorry to read about the passing of your father. Jack and I want to send our sincere sympathy.
November 7, 2009
Dear Mike and family,
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. He was truly an inspiration in my life coaching me in football and basketball. While playing basketball at Central, I used some of his pattened moves he taught us, like putting the ball between your legs and faking like you are going up for a shot, and then after everybody jumps, you go up for an easy score. You can be real pround of your fathers legacy.
Sincerely,
John Szychowski
Annette (Hunter) Lee
October 29, 2009
Dear Mary and Costain Family,
My memory of your dad is of a no-nonsense coach, even of girls babsetball when we had such a thing as 'roving guards'. UGH! Truly, it was a good time to grow up, around parents like ours that were involved in our lives without hovering! I know I always liked being around the Costain house. I send loving thoughts from all of the Hunter clan to all of you! Annette
John Kolbeck
October 19, 2009
My sympathy and condolences to you and the family. He was my coach in basketball and track at the Cathedral. I disappointed him when I chose swimming over basketball in 5th grade, but always congradulated me when I got my name in the paper. He was a good man and I won't forget him
October 18, 2009
Colleen
Our sympathy to you and your family.
Sue & Tim Plath
Mary Jo (Kesting) Campbell
October 17, 2009
Anne Marie -
It has been several weeks since your father passed away, and I am just catching up with the Blade now. Please accept my sympathy and prayers for all of your family. After reading all of these guest book entries, I can see he had a positive impact on so many people in the Cathedral community and beyond. Find peace in knowing that he is in a better place and has earned his final reward.
October 14, 2009
Colleen, you and your family have Jack and my deepest sympthy. I will always remeber all of the Christmas nights that had spent with your family. They are great memories,
Bonnie and Jack Koester (Mt Dora, FL)
October 13, 2009
Dear Carroll, Mary and All,
It was our honor and pleasure to have known Ed and had him in our lives. He was such a delight and always offering me a hand when I got to the Lake!!! He was surly one of Gods fine fruits on this earth. He will be greatly missed,along with his smile and laugh. May God be with you all. (I bet there is a big party going on up in Heaven!!)
Bob & Cindy Lee
Kathy (Ulrich) Nidek
October 10, 2009
Dearest Costains, please accept my deepest condolences. I knew Mr. Costain just for a short time, but I remember a wonderful man. May all your great memories fill you with peace and happiness. Love and may God bless you all.
Chris Adams Gardner
October 9, 2009
Mrs. Costain, Mike, Ann Marie, Colleen, Mary and Kathy,
Your husband/father was an amazing man and there isn't a member of my family who doesn't have a Mr. Costain story. It was a comfort to my family knowing that he was right around the corner and was a father figure to all of us. Thank you all for sharing your dad with us and he will always be thought of fondly by us. My deepest sympathy to all of you.
Chris Adams Gardner
Rick Bedard II
October 9, 2009
Dear Mrs. Costain and Family Please accept my deepest sympathies. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together, as you celebrate a life well lived. I know that I will never forget. love and prayers are with you all . Rick and Kathy Bedard
Jack & Diane Cook
October 9, 2009
We will remember all the good times that we have had with Ed and Carol at the lake.Jack remembers when he was his coach... what a guy! He will be missed, we love you!
John O'Neill
October 9, 2009
Mary and Mike,
As a young boy, we look to our fathers, teachers and coaches as role models. We listen to what they have to say, watch what they do, and attempt to model our lives after theirs. Your husband and father was truely one of the biggest models in my life.
Please accept my warm condolences, and know that your husband and father will be missed, but his life will be celebrated by many.
October 8, 2009
To Mrs Costain and Mike,
Your husband / and father Milke was a inspiration to me over the years and was truely the best coach that I had the pleasure knowing and playing for in my early years.
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss , may he rest in peace.
Pat O'Neill
James Forrester
October 8, 2009
Mrs. Costain and Family,
Mr. Costain was always so nice to me and my family. Growing up in the Old West End was such a special place. When I heard of the passing of Mr. Costain I took a step back to think of the great coach and great person he was. Rosary Cathedral has so many great people because of the lives that Mr. Costain has touched. I wish the family my sincerest sympothy.
Sincerely,
Jim Forrester
Patrick Adams
October 8, 2009
He'll be tooling around Heaven in a red 57 Chevy station wagon, smoking cigars, and sinking hook shots from half court.
Ed Costain was a truly decent man, an admirable man. He improved many lives, including my own and especially my sisters who he treated like his own family. Some of my fondest memories in life happened in the back yard on Fulton street. I had no game, but he still treated me like one of the guys.
God bless his soul, and to the Costain family my deepest sympathies. I hope you find comfort in knowing that so many people have a deep and long lasting affection for the man you shared with us.
October 8, 2009
To my family...
I love you all and you are so dear to me. Grandpa was an amazing man and such a joy to be around. His hugs and kisses will forever be missed. We will always reminisce our wonderful memories and cherish them for all the days to come. We will laugh, and carry on as god and grandpa would want. My prayers continue daily for our family as we grieve through our loss and as god gives us our daily strength to heal. In the name of the father, son,and the holy spirit...Amen
Love always,
Heather
Bill Hoover
October 8, 2009
Thanks, Coach. You showed us what teamwork is and brought out the best we could do. You helped make us the men we grew up to be. Bon voyage.
George Sabback
October 8, 2009
Mike,and the Costain family. Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. Many great memories of the good old days. Find plece in them.
Candia Quiroga
October 8, 2009
Dear Costain family, May you know God's comfort and peace at this time of such a great loss. Take a breath and don't miss what God has for you. Kathy, know that you are thought of not only at this time but at many times with great delight. Love, and God's peace - Candia Quiroga (Borowicz)
Mary Adams Geronimo
October 8, 2009
Mary, Colleen, Kathy, Ann Marie, Mike and Mrs. Costain, my deepest sympathy for your great loss. I know the entire Cathedral family from back then grieves with you, as I do, on the passing of a legend. May he rest in peace, and may you all find some comfort in the stories so many of us carry with us of Mr. Costain, and of all of you.
Mary(Frank) Thompson
October 8, 2009
Ann Marie and Colleen--I was so sorry to read of the passing of your dad. I know all the happy memories will keep him in your heart during this time. Your whole family is in our thoughts and prayers. Greg and Mary Thompson
Bill Conlisk
October 8, 2009
We send our condolences to the Costain family on their loss, but celebrate the life of Mr. Costain. He gave so much to all of us who benefited from his love of sports and his leadership. He always taught us to do the right thing, even when it was difficult to do so. He inspired many of us to participate in the lives of others through coaching. This was his gift to us, helping others achieve their goals. Thank you, Mr. Costain.
October 8, 2009
Dear Mrs. Costain, Mike, Ann Marie, Colleen, Mary and Kathleen,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your Dad. He had a big impact on my life at Cathedral and I owe my lifelong love of sports to him. I can't tell you how many great memories I have of my football playing days at Cathedral when he and Pat Henmdricks coached as well as the time I spent as manager of the basketball teams. I learned a lot of basketball from your Husband and Dad. As I told Mike last week, he is what we call a great man! He will be etched in my memory forever. You all should be very proud to have him as a Husband and father.
God Bless,
T-Bone
A. T. Conlisk Jr. Family
Diane Mason-Dooley
October 8, 2009
Mary, please know that you and your family are in my prayers at this time.Would love to catch up with you sometime. Please call when you get time.
John Wieck
October 8, 2009
My sincere condolences go out to the Costain family. Ed's passion for basketball and his teaching of that game to me has impacted my entire life. I was taught the game by the best coach, with the expectation to try harder, and to always be the better person. What a great lesson to learn. To Mrs. Costain, Mike, and the girls, Ed gave me the desire and will to show strength and competiveness at an early age. Certainly, athletics has been a way of life for me, my wife, and my kids. We celebrate Ed's death for what he taught us and gave to us. You can achieve everything with hard work. Thanks, coach! John Wieck and family
Sue Cook
October 8, 2009
Ed was an amazing man who both Herb and I adored.He will always have a special place in our hearts.I feel so lucky that I was able to be in his life and help when I could. I will miss his kisses and hugs.We love you all and pray for you in this time of loss. Sue Cook
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