John Costello, a Composing printer at the BJ for 41 years, passed
away Sunday, August 23.
His widow is Maggie, his wife for 65 years! They have 4 children, 7
grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren!
He was among the 45 retired printers who won the 2012 healthcare
lawsuit against the BJ. Judge David Dowd approved the settlement in Akron
Federal District Court.
He had a double heart bypass in 1990.
John’s obituary:
John Andrew Costello, Sr., 85, passed
away on Aug. 23, 2020.
John was born in
Akron on Sept. 4, 1934 to the late Dominic and Gertrude Costello. He graduated
from St. Vincent High School and attended The University of Akron for one
semester to play football.
He retired from The Akron Beacon
Journal after 41 years.
He was a lifelong member of Blessed
Trinity Parish. He was an avid sports fan and one of Notre Dame’s biggest fans
along with the New York Yankees.
John is survived
by his loving wife, Maggie, of 65 years; children, Kathy (Denny) Spardy, John
Costello, Jr., Christine (Frank) Ciraco, and Carl (Geri) Costello;
grandchildren, Stephanie (Jim) Linaburg, Jessica Spardy, Kayla (Max) Ciraco,
Amanda Ciraco, Jamie (Troy) Pascley, Giavonna Costello, and Cody (Chloe)
Costello; greatgrandchildren, Bryanna, Tyson, Troy, Jr., Nicholas, Adrian,
Lauren, Asher, and Kylan; many loving nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to thank all of his
exceptional neighbors and compassionate nurses at DaVita Summit.
Mass of Christian
Burial will be Saturday, 11:00 a.m. at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, 300 E.
Tallmadge Ave., Akron, Ohio 44310, with Rev. Father Joseph Warner, Celebrant.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Blessed Trinity Parish.
Due to COVID-19,
we respectfully request that those attending the Mass of Christian Burial will
practice social distancing and wear facemasks. If you are unable to attend or
do not wish to attend, we understand. Love and prayers will be appreciated. A
Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
You are invited to
hbm-fh.com to view John’s tribute wall, offer condolences
and share memories.
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