I just discovered this news of Gerald's passing today and I am so sorry to learn of it.  I worked with Gerald at Boeing, but at that time he went by Ed. We would work together to process proposed changes to the tooling standards.  Later, when listening to my mother, Lillian Maxine (Carlsen) Holmberg speak of her childhood neighbors who lived on the West Valley Hwy in Kent, WA, I was asked by my mother to try to find her childhood neighbors' families.  At that time, she was living in Dayton, WA. She spoke of Gerald Costello, Fred Costello, Patricia Costello, and their parents Mary and Patrick Costello. It took some time for me to figure out that my mother's 1945 Classmate was Ed Costello with whom I had worked. I contacted John Costello and George Masters, and met others from the Costello family. At that time, Gerald and I exchanged some email where he told stories of how his father had used his potato barn to help store furniture and possessions for their Japanese neighbors during the internment. Gerald also shared stories from their childhood and drew some maps of the neighboring properties where he, my mother, and Elinor (Johnson) Osness had lived on the West Valley Hwy. Gerald's knowledge of history, my mother's fondness for her childhood neighbors, and the email with Gerald, George, John, and other Costello descendants provided me with the information my mother had been seeking. It was a lovely time of finding out something special about long-time relationships and special people who we remember for a lifetime. Gerald's emails about life on the West Valley Hwy and Kent history were informative and interesting, and provided my mother, who passed in 2019, some follow up for her memories while she was inquiring about them. I am so sorry that Gerald has passed and we will miss him. 

One of the happiest days...my wedding, August 8th, 1993.  
The father-daughter dance was Nat King Cole and his daughter Natalie Cole, singing "Unforgettable" 

From many years ago I fondly remember your quick wit, kindness, laugh and Irish twinkle in your eye. RIP

My best friend Kathy's Father Ed was the tower of strength for their family. 
Sending floods of Love to you all during this difficult time ~ ❤

I loved our visits and was always in awe of the stories he remembered, the life he lived and his kindness.  Miss you Uncle Gerald.

Amongst the many who have fond memories of Ed, I first met the man, while working for Boeing in the mid '90's.   Being another welding engineer sort, it wasn't much later that I joined the same R&D group which Ed was a key part of.  Most of us worked our own projects, but I enjoyed the occasional opportunity to provide some lab test support for Ed, and as a great source of knowledge, most everyone of the discipline consulted with Ed over their years.  Actually, everyone I knew liked and respected Ed, he was kind and fair, as well.  Very rarely do I remember seeing Ed seriously upset by some difference in opinion, so when that did occur - it stood out, and I was pretty certain that whomever had caused the friction, had made a serious error of judgement, and might do himself a favor - and leave town.   After Ed's retirement a few of us would meet him for lunch on his birthday when possible … it's sad to realize such days can't be repeated, but again, we all hold fond memories of a good, hard working man, and friend … rest easy now. 

I miss our little talks at the mailbox ! 
Au refoir 

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