Gilbert Patrick Costello, age 86, died April 5, 2017.
Gil was raised on the family farm in Petersville, Iowa and attended Petersville Elementary School. He graduated from Charlotte High School afterwards, he enlisted and served for 4 years in the Air Force. He served in Texas and California much of the time as a company clerk.
Upon Honorable Discharge, he was employed by General Electric in Morrison before moving to the Joliet area where he became a truck and tractor mechanic.
In the late 1950s, he began driving a semi-tractor/trailer delivering Rambler cars from Kenosha, Wisconsin for several years.
Later he changed to delivering steel and other cargo as he became a 'happy, paid tourist' while he thoroughly enjoyed touring 48 of 50 beautiful states.
He graduated from Joliet Junior College with an associate degree in business. He loved each and every one of his children raising them in the Joliet & Channahon area.
When his children were raised and on their own, he moved to his 'God's Country' home high in the Rockies in Westcliffe, Colorado where he has lived for the last 20 years enjoying the beautiful country and his many friends.
Gil enjoyed socializing with his Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church community where he was a devoted parishioner and where he was also active in the Knights of Columbus.
He was active member of the American Legion Post #170 in Westcliffe. He enjoyed frequent country dancing and making friends wherever he went, sharing his many stories and jokes. He was always at the ready to help anyone in any way that he could.
Gil was the son of Val & Ella (O'Brien) Costello. He is now with the Lord joining his beloved mother, father, two brothers, one sister, and infant son, Gilbert Patrick.
He is survived by his 8 children, Patricia E (Dennis) Clower of Channahon, Brenda R Catardi of Hoffman Estates, Debra S Keehma of Minooka, Mary Jo Costello of Knoxville Tennessee, Steven F Costello of Gulf Port Mississippi, Teresa M (Casey) Kjonaas of Apache Junction Arizona, Karen M (Fred) Smith of Channahon and Kevin W (Renee) Costello of Palm Coast Florida. Gil is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.
Gil was the third of ten children. His siblings are, James J (Evelyn) Costello of Charlotte Iowa, Michael T (Imogene) Costello of Clarksville Tennessee, Eileen T (Patrick) Noonan of Knox Indiana, Marie Leenknecht of Moline, John V (Lorie) Costello of Branson, Missouri, a baby sister,, R Paul Costello of Plymouth, Indiana, L Ralph (Fern) Costello of Plymouth, Indiana and Donald (Ruth) Costello of Bolingbrook. Numerous nieces and nephews, great and great-great also survive.
Internment with full military honors at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood.
Published: The Herald-News, Joliet, IL - April 23, 2017
Gil was raised on the family farm in Petersville, Iowa and attended Petersville Elementary School. He graduated from Charlotte High School afterwards, he enlisted and served for 4 years in the Air Force. He served in Texas and California much of the time as a company clerk.
Upon Honorable Discharge, he was employed by General Electric in Morrison before moving to the Joliet area where he became a truck and tractor mechanic.
In the late 1950s, he began driving a semi-tractor/trailer delivering Rambler cars from Kenosha, Wisconsin for several years.
Later he changed to delivering steel and other cargo as he became a 'happy, paid tourist' while he thoroughly enjoyed touring 48 of 50 beautiful states.
He graduated from Joliet Junior College with an associate degree in business. He loved each and every one of his children raising them in the Joliet & Channahon area.
When his children were raised and on their own, he moved to his 'God's Country' home high in the Rockies in Westcliffe, Colorado where he has lived for the last 20 years enjoying the beautiful country and his many friends.
Gil enjoyed socializing with his Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church community where he was a devoted parishioner and where he was also active in the Knights of Columbus.
He was active member of the American Legion Post #170 in Westcliffe. He enjoyed frequent country dancing and making friends wherever he went, sharing his many stories and jokes. He was always at the ready to help anyone in any way that he could.
Gil was the son of Val & Ella (O'Brien) Costello. He is now with the Lord joining his beloved mother, father, two brothers, one sister, and infant son, Gilbert Patrick.
He is survived by his 8 children, Patricia E (Dennis) Clower of Channahon, Brenda R Catardi of Hoffman Estates, Debra S Keehma of Minooka, Mary Jo Costello of Knoxville Tennessee, Steven F Costello of Gulf Port Mississippi, Teresa M (Casey) Kjonaas of Apache Junction Arizona, Karen M (Fred) Smith of Channahon and Kevin W (Renee) Costello of Palm Coast Florida. Gil is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.
Gil was the third of ten children. His siblings are, James J (Evelyn) Costello of Charlotte Iowa, Michael T (Imogene) Costello of Clarksville Tennessee, Eileen T (Patrick) Noonan of Knox Indiana, Marie Leenknecht of Moline, John V (Lorie) Costello of Branson, Missouri, a baby sister,, R Paul Costello of Plymouth, Indiana, L Ralph (Fern) Costello of Plymouth, Indiana and Donald (Ruth) Costello of Bolingbrook. Numerous nieces and nephews, great and great-great also survive.
Internment with full military honors at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood.
Published: The Herald-News, Joliet, IL - April 23, 2017
Gilbert Patrick Costello, age 86, died April 5, 2017.
Gil was raised on the family farm in Petersville, Iowa and attended Petersville Elementary School. He graduated from Charlotte High School afterwards, he enlisted and served for 4 years in the Air Force. He served in Texas and California much of the time as a company clerk.
Upon Honorable Discharge, he was employed by General Electric in Morrison before moving to the Joliet area where he became a truck and tractor mechanic.
In the late 1950s, he began driving a semi-tractor/trailer delivering Rambler cars from Kenosha, Wisconsin for several years.
Later he changed to delivering steel and other cargo as he became a 'happy, paid tourist' while he thoroughly enjoyed touring 48 of 50 beautiful states.
He graduated from Joliet Junior College with an associate degree in business. He loved each and every one of his children raising them in the Joliet & Channahon area.
When his children were raised and on their own, he moved to his 'God's Country' home high in the Rockies in Westcliffe, Colorado where he has lived for the last 20 years enjoying the beautiful country and his many friends.
Gil enjoyed socializing with his Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church community where he was a devoted parishioner and where he was also active in the Knights of Columbus.
He was active member of the American Legion Post #170 in Westcliffe. He enjoyed frequent country dancing and making friends wherever he went, sharing his many stories and jokes. He was always at the ready to help anyone in any way that he could.
Gil was the son of Val & Ella (O'Brien) Costello. He is now with the Lord joining his beloved mother, father, two brothers, one sister, and infant son, Gilbert Patrick.
He is survived by his 8 children, Patricia E (Dennis) Clower of Channahon, Brenda R Catardi of Hoffman Estates, Debra S Keehma of Minooka, Mary Jo Costello of Knoxville Tennessee, Steven F Costello of Gulf Port Mississippi, Teresa M (Casey) Kjonaas of Apache Junction Arizona, Karen M (Fred) Smith of Channahon and Kevin W (Renee) Costello of Palm Coast Florida. Gil is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.
Gil was the third of ten children. His siblings are, James J (Evelyn) Costello of Charlotte Iowa, Michael T (Imogene) Costello of Clarksville Tennessee, Eileen T (Patrick) Noonan of Knox Indiana, Marie Leenknecht of Moline, John V (Lorie) Costello of Branson, Missouri, a baby sister,, R Paul Costello of Plymouth, Indiana, L Ralph (Fern) Costello of Plymouth, Indiana and Donald (Ruth) Costello of Bolingbrook. Numerous nieces and nephews, great and great-great also survive.
Internment with full military honors at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood.
Published: The Herald-News, Joliet, IL - April 23, 2017
Gil was raised on the family farm in Petersville, Iowa and attended Petersville Elementary School. He graduated from Charlotte High School afterwards, he enlisted and served for 4 years in the Air Force. He served in Texas and California much of the time as a company clerk.
Upon Honorable Discharge, he was employed by General Electric in Morrison before moving to the Joliet area where he became a truck and tractor mechanic.
In the late 1950s, he began driving a semi-tractor/trailer delivering Rambler cars from Kenosha, Wisconsin for several years.
Later he changed to delivering steel and other cargo as he became a 'happy, paid tourist' while he thoroughly enjoyed touring 48 of 50 beautiful states.
He graduated from Joliet Junior College with an associate degree in business. He loved each and every one of his children raising them in the Joliet & Channahon area.
When his children were raised and on their own, he moved to his 'God's Country' home high in the Rockies in Westcliffe, Colorado where he has lived for the last 20 years enjoying the beautiful country and his many friends.
Gil enjoyed socializing with his Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church community where he was a devoted parishioner and where he was also active in the Knights of Columbus.
He was active member of the American Legion Post #170 in Westcliffe. He enjoyed frequent country dancing and making friends wherever he went, sharing his many stories and jokes. He was always at the ready to help anyone in any way that he could.
Gil was the son of Val & Ella (O'Brien) Costello. He is now with the Lord joining his beloved mother, father, two brothers, one sister, and infant son, Gilbert Patrick.
He is survived by his 8 children, Patricia E (Dennis) Clower of Channahon, Brenda R Catardi of Hoffman Estates, Debra S Keehma of Minooka, Mary Jo Costello of Knoxville Tennessee, Steven F Costello of Gulf Port Mississippi, Teresa M (Casey) Kjonaas of Apache Junction Arizona, Karen M (Fred) Smith of Channahon and Kevin W (Renee) Costello of Palm Coast Florida. Gil is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.
Gil was the third of ten children. His siblings are, James J (Evelyn) Costello of Charlotte Iowa, Michael T (Imogene) Costello of Clarksville Tennessee, Eileen T (Patrick) Noonan of Knox Indiana, Marie Leenknecht of Moline, John V (Lorie) Costello of Branson, Missouri, a baby sister,, R Paul Costello of Plymouth, Indiana, L Ralph (Fern) Costello of Plymouth, Indiana and Donald (Ruth) Costello of Bolingbrook. Numerous nieces and nephews, great and great-great also survive.
Internment with full military honors at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood.
Published: The Herald-News, Joliet, IL - April 23, 2017
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