Frank was born in Victoria, BC on February 24, 1924 and passed peacefully in Nanaimo on August 2, 2019 surrounded by family. Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Frank is survived by Don (Nancee), Aileen (Teri), Frank (Hedi), Michael, Brian (Roni), Patrick (Suzane), 17 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
Frank was a proud native of Victoria and served in the Canadian Armed Forces in WWII. He worked for the Queen’s Printer for 38 years and then enjoyed every minute of retirement with his family and friends. He loved his woodworking, his 25 years of volunteer work at the soup kitchen and swimming in the ocean. Frank was a kind generous soul who respected everyone he met. He was a lifelong member of St. Andrew’s Cathedral Parish.
Prayers will be held in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive at 7:00pm on Monday, August 19, 2019. Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Andrew’s Cathedral on Tuesday, August 20 at 10:00am with interment at Hatley Memorial Gardens in Colwood. A reception to follow at Our Lady of the Rosary Church Hall at 798 Goldstream Avenue in Langford.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the soup kitchen (9-10 Club Serving Soup to the Hungry, 740 View Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1J8).
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
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Daryl Prentice
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Theresa Hicks To the Costello Family,
This comes with our deepest sympathy at the ‘Going Home’ of your Dad (Grandfather/Great Grandfather). May God comfort and console you during this difficult time of loss. With much love, prayers and deepest sympathy, Fr. Dan, Theresa and SMA Family
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Stephen Price Sympathy to all the family of Mr. Costello. I have been grateful for many years of kind friendship from Don and Nancee Costello and family in the U.S. May all be comforted and inspired by the life and activities of Mr. Costello. With prayers and condolences.
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E Van Tilburg Sincere condolences with the loss of the beloved Frank Costello.
Embert Van Tilburg and Elizabeth Ryan
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Ron and Joan Schmidt Dear Costello Family, my brother Dennis sent us news of Frank’s going to be with his Saviour. The news touched us deeply. How we have grown to love your family over the years and your parents had a way of making us genuinely feel a part of it. Your father was a remarkable man: he was such a devoted husband; a deeply caring father who would always be there for you; he cherished his grandchildren; he loved his God and the Church, and; he persistently served his community. To be around him one just had to love life!
Our sincere condolences for you in this time of great loss.
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Paula and Jamie Cockerham Dear Aileen, Teri and Family, “A family is a circle of love, not broken by loss, but made stronger by Memories “. Frank was an amazing father! with love, Paula, Jamie, Sara, Oliver, Lucy, Finley, Emily, Troy, Owen and Claire
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Vivianne Fraser My prayers are with you all and that his soul may Rest In Peace.
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Dee Lindstrom To Costello families, extended families, and friends,
Frank was an intelligent, talented, generous and witty man. Every time I saw him, he made me laugh. I loved the twinkle in his eye when he was telling a story.
May God comfort your hearts until you see him again.
Dee
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Sharon Arnold Dear Brian, Ronni, and Family
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your Father and Grandfather. You will all be in my prayers. May God Bless you All.
Sharon Arnold
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Paul Costello Don, Aileen, Frank, Michael, Brian, and Patrick ,
Dear cousins, my sincere condolences to you all. I have so many fond memories of our family visits in our youth and I always felt your parents were special. I especially enjoyed reconnecting with Frank a couple of years back and seeing how he had continued to do good service to the community. I know you will experience a void where his love and visits plated such a big part in all your families. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love, Paul
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Helen and Don Fournier May God grant each of you His comfort and peace as you mourn Frank’s passing. May your memories bring you joy.
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Marilyn K. McIndoe Our prayers and thoughts are with the family. His dear friends from California Gar and Marilyn McIndoe
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Wayne, Jenny and Madison Overstreet DON & Nancee… Sending our thoughts and love to you all.
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Tasia Gross My sweetest friend Aileen.
I read about a man that has blessed so many people and yet so many of his qualities i see in you! Tim and i including my children are so so thankful God has placed you and your family in our lives. May God give you and your family the strength that only he can give as you walk this journey. My continued Prayers for all. With all my love
Tasia
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Jr. and Shirley Bennett Sending our love to you and your family. May God grant you peace during this most difficult time. You have our deepest sympathy.
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Sue Ellen Dellis Don & Nancy So sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts.
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Shirrell & Helen Dellis Don & Nancee – Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
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Barbara Armstrong We will miss Frank’s weekly visits with homemade scones, and incredibly inspiring attentiveness of his extended family. Truly a life well lived, with family and faith at his core. He was touched us deeply, and we will be truly missed.
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Maureen and Bob Holmes Aileen, Teri and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember meeting him many years ago, what a kind and happy man. Hugs and prayers.
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Pam Johnson Sorry for your loss Kyla. Prayers for your and your family during this difficult time.
Michael
My deepest sympathy.
I trust you are well.
Always,
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