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John W. Costello, JR. "Jack"
Died on Monday, November 25, 2019. He was 74. Born and raised in Bethesda, Maryland, Jack was the son of John and Barbara Costello. He attended Bethesda Chevy Chase High School and Athens College in Athens, Alabama. As President of NESINC, an international executive search firm, Jack managed a large client base, utilizing his expert selling skills. He later established the JWC, Inc. Painting Corporation, which he ran until his death. Jack was an accomplished basketball, football, and tennis player. He enjoyed playing men's softball and loved playing golf on the Adios Tour. Jack leaves behind a partner, D. Mandis; his two daughters, Julie Hoertt and Patti Cover; sister, Jill Clancy Kress; grandchildren, Grant, Kelsey, Hayes, Patrick, and Claire; a son-in-law Mike Hoertt and nephew Jason Kress. The family will have a memorial gathering after the first of the year.
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Bill Congdon
December 11, 2019
Jack was a one-of-a kind super-star in many ways in those early years when I knew him well. He was always fun to be with and, to this day, I can still remember the way he deliveried his best stories and jokes. Jack was also a high IQ, really smart, quick-thinking guy, a side he didn't always display. My regret now is not seeing him again before his passing. Jack, thanks for the good times and the great memories. Bill Congdon.
TERRY TIMBERLAKE
December 11, 2019
Classmates at BCC and friends as well. Seems like yesterday!
RIP good buddy.
Walter Magruder
December 9, 2019
Jack,
You were a great friend for many years to me and many others. You were tough competition on the golf course, basket ball court, softball field, tennis court, and anything else you did. We will all miss you very much.
Joe and Laura Dillinger
December 7, 2019
Rip Jack thanks for everything you do for me and family after a long friendship we will miss you Ms Dee l keep in touch with you
Tony Fleming
December 5, 2019
Jack,
Your love for life, passion for family and cars will live on in all of us, we'll surely miss you.
Barry Kemelhor
December 5, 2019
Jack lived up the street from me growing up and ... despite his being 7 years older ... took the time to take a 10-year-old under his wing and help teach me basketball on the makeshift court my father had erected in our cul-de-sac. That was a very generous thing to do! I used to attend his games at BCC -- which helped inspire me to pursue the sport. One humorous memory I have is of Jack showing me the very first scholarship letter he'd received ... from Stout State in Menomonie, Wisconsin! It proudly proclaimed: "We look forward to having a great basketball team, when you get here!"
We had quite a chuckle about that. He was a great guy and terrific athlete ... and will be missed.
Juliet Rodman
December 5, 2019
RIP dear Jack. The neighborhood will miss you. We wish you and your family peace. Prayers and thoughts are with you.
Xo
December 5, 2019
My condolence to Jacks family and friends. He was a special friend from my days with Charles E. Smith Company. My wife and I shared many meals with Jack. We will miss him. Jim Crouch and
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