SHINGLEHOUSE, Pa.- John F. “Jack” Costello, 86, of Shinglehouse, passed away with his loving
family by his side on Monday, June 25, 2018 in Sweden Valley Manor,
Coudersport, after a long illness.
Born on November 11, 1931 in Wellsville, N.Y., he was a son
of William and Catherine Moran Costello.
On October 24, 1953 in Genesee, he married Marilyn M. Smith, who
survives.
Jack was a graduate of Shinglehouse High School, Class of
1949.
In his younger years, Jack was employed in the local oil
fields, Alcas in Olean, N.Y., the former McGraw Edison in Olean, N.Y, and
numerous other jobs. He retired from
Dresser-Rand in Wellsville in 1995 after 26 years of service.
Jack enjoyed fishing at Black Lake, snowmobiling, three
wheeling, camping, working on cars and visiting with his friends, Dick Evingham
and Stanton Peters.
Surviving besides his wife are three sons, Donald F. “Don”
Costello of Shinglehouse, Dennis D. (Evelyn) Costello of Chapel Hill, N.C., and
James P. (Amber) Costello of Shinglehouse; five grandchildren, Derek (Ashlee)
Costello, Dawn (Gary) Firster, Kirk Costello, Kamrie Costello, and Kent
Costello; and five great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Jack was predeceased by a
sister, Mary Baker; and four brothers, Harold, Raymond, Paul, and Bob.
In keeping with the family’s wishes, there will be no public
visitation or funeral services. Burial
will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Shinglehouse.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jack’s name may be made to
Sweden Valley Manor Patient Activity Fund, 1028 East Second Street,
Coudersport, PA 16915 or to the Shinglehouse Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box
475, Shinglehouse, PA 16748.
Jack’s family has entrusted his care to Kevin J. Dusenbury,
funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences or share a fond memory of Jack,
please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com.
