William Costello

William Costello

February 14, 1932 - December 15, 2017

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William (Bill) Costello passed away on December 15, 2017, in Indianapolis. Bill is a veteran of the U.S. Army and has been a longtime parishioner of St. Christopher Catholic Church in Speedway, Indiana.  He retired from the Indianapolis Fire Department after 28 years of service and spent his second career in the residential heating and air conditioning business.  Bill was loved by many.  He was a guy you liked immediately upon introduction, as he never met a stranger and possessed a great sense of humor.  His expressions and quick wit will be sorely missed. Bill is survived by the love of his life, Ernestine Costello, and his four daughters; Denise Costello (Cathi Scalise), Lisa Dawes (Ken), Michele Boeck, and Andrea Dugan (Greg).  Bill is also survived by eight grandchildren; Alexandra Gray (Spencer), Madison Dawes, Avery Dawes, Isabelle Boeck, Peyton Boeck, William (Will) Dugan, Sadie Dugan, Savannah Dugan, and one great grandchild, Isla Gray. Arrangements have been entrusted to Stevens Mortuary.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Gleaners Food Bank 3737 Waldemere Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46241.

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Laurie Mick
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Words cannot express our feelings of sorrow. He was a lovely man and was loved deeply. Laurie
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David Hess
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Bill, was one of the kindest men i ever met. He was warm and sincere, always interested in everyone around him. No man could ask for a better legacy than the extraordinary family he headed. Every one of them gave him great pride. There really are no words.
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Joshua Prunty
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My heart goes out to you in your time of sorrow. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.
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Karin ritter
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I am so very sorry to hear of your fathers passing Michele. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Nancy Rasmussen
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Being the first and only girl in the IFD, A-Shift, "boys club", I was often met with resistance and indignity, sometimes being completely ignored by an entire crew for a month at a time. But that was certainly not the case with COZ! What a gentleman! When I reported for duty at the 30's in 1981 Bill was genuinely friendly, kind and considerate.........the nicest guy I had ever met on the job. He made every effort to make me feel at home and saw to it that I was included in whatever was going on around him. Although his cooking was legendary, his smile was genuine and his good nature was constant, I will mostly remember his kind and considerate heart..........a really wonderful human being and a "gold star" recipient in my IFD memory book! -Nancy (Sweeney) Rasmussen, IFD Retired
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Jennifer Wolfe
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Denise and Family, We are very sorry for your loss! From his short order breakfast cooking skills to his tight relationship to the tooth fairy, Bill will be sorely missed! Love Jen, Jess & Max!

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