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.
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Michael
My deepest sympathy.
I trust you are well.
Always,
darylprentice@gmail.com
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
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.
Sincere condolences with the loss of the beloved Frank Costello.
Embert Van Tilburg and Elizabeth Ryan
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.
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
My prayers are with you all and that his soul may Rest In Peace.
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
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
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