Richard Francis Costello "Dick"

Obituary

Richard Francis Costello “Dick”, June 26, 1943 to November 1, 2021, son of the late Richard J. and Margaret G. Costello. Survived by his sister Peggy McKenzie-Tinto (Mario Tinto); nephews Ryan McKenzie (Alexis), David McKenzie; great nephews Shawn, Keegan, and Maximiliano McKenzie.

Dick was a graduate of St. John’s College High School, University of Maryland, and earned his Master’s Degree through Central Michigan University. He voluntarily entered the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, and eventually retired from Federal Government service. In his earlier years, Dick enjoyed snow skiing, jogging (especially Marine Corps Marathons), motorcycling, traveling internationally and across the U.S. He was a collector of music and coins, and volunteered his services to the Catholic Church. As a devout Catholic, he very much enjoyed his faith.

Viewing will be November 18, 10 a.m., followed by Solemn Requiem Mass at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Washington, D.C., and burial at 2:00 pm at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, Md.

In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to Little Sisters of the Poor, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Mary Mother of God Catholic Church or St. Thomas Apostle Church.

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