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1933 Joseph 2021

Joseph F. Costello

September 12, 1933 — September 9, 2021

SCHENECTADY - Joseph F. Costello, 87, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Saratoga Hospital.

Joe was born in South Schenectady the son of the late James and Antoinette Costello. He honorably served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Joe worked at the Army Depot and later at the General Electric Company, retiring in 1994. He was a member of the VFW Post #1895.

Joe was predeceased by his wife, Iola Vitch Costello; a son, Joseph Costello; a sister, Angelina Brunette.

He is survived by his children, Annette (Scott) Jerome; Linda Bernard; Vicki Costello; Raymond Costello and Daniel Costello; fourteen grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; an uncle, Ernie Costello and a cousin, Joanne Parker.

A Service will be held on Monday 11am, relatives and friends are invited to call at the Rossi & Ditoro Funeral Home, 501 Union Street. Interment will follow in St. Anthony’s Cemetery.

Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the Rossi & Ditoro Funeral Home on Monday from 10 am to 11
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Monday, September 13, 2021

10:00 - 11:00 am

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Rossi & Ditoro Funeral Home

501 Union St, Schenectady, NY 12305

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Monday, September 13, 2021

Starts at 11:00 am

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501 Union St, Schenectady, NY 12305

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