Peter E Costello Iii

Peter E. Costello, III, 71, of Maidencreek Township, died Sunday, September 9, 2012 in his residence. He was the husband of Priscilla M. (Mayer) Costello, whom he married June 22, 1968.

Born in Baltimore, MD, he was a son of the late Peter E. Jr. and Mary H. (Heaps) Costello. He is a member of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Kutztown, where he was a Eucharistic minister and lector. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Mount Saint Mary’s University, Emmitsburg, MD. He is a veteran of the Army National Guard. Mr. Costello was last employed by Can Corporation of America, Blandon, retiring in 2008. Previously, he was Plant Operations Manager at J.L. Clark Manufacturing Company, Rockford, Ill. for over 35 years.

He is survived by Wife, Sons, Dr. Peter R. Costello husband of Milena Radeva, Providence, RI, Christopher C. Costello Esq., husband of Snow Shimazu, New York, NY, Timothy D. Costello, M.D., husband of Sonja (Farrell) Costello, Branson, MO, Thomas M., husband of Nannette Costello, Rockford, IL, Nathanial P., Robert D. Costello, at home; Daughters, Mary K. (Costello) wife of John Carde, Augusta, GA, Karen (Costello) wife of Adrian Hernandez, Rockford, IL, and Ann N. Costello, at home. He is also survived by 10 Grandchildren, 7 Sisters, and a Brother. He was pre-deceased by his Brother, David Costello.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 10:00 AM from St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 14833 Kutztown Road, Kutztown. Private Inurnment in Slateridge Cemetery, Dallas, PA. There are no calling hours.

The family requests contributions be made to Peter E. Costello, III, Memorial Fund c/o Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc., P.O. Box 292, Kutztown, PA 19530-0292 to benefit Miracles for Megan. Megan is a local woman battling Hodgkins Lymphoma whom Peter met while receiving treatments for his illness. Arrangements are by the Ludwick Funeral Home, Kutztown, PA. >>