Robert F. Costello

He was born on December 4, 1941 in Plainfield, New Jersey to Timothy Costello and

Elizabeth Hughes Costello. Robert came to this area in 1976 from Colorado. He was the owner of Costello Painting for over 40 years, before his retirement. Robert served in the US Navy from 1959 until 1962, he was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Englewood, FL.

He is survived by his wife, Claire Costello, of Englewood, Florida; his son, Timothy

(Susan) Costello of Englewood, Florida; his daughter, Barbara (Ray) Morales of

Port Charlotte, Florida; his step-daughter, Erika Takats of Americana, Brazil, his brother, Timothy (Julie) Costello of New Jersey; 3 grandchildren, Britteny Montgomery, Keenan Costello and Delaney Costello, 2 step-grandchildren, Heloisa Takats and Barbara Takats, also 2 great-grandchildren, Benjamin and Nathan Barnes. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Jessica Morales.

Memorial mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 14 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Englewood, FL. Please visit the online tribute for Robert Francis Costello at www.kays-ponger.com to sign the guest book and offer condolences to the family.

Arrangements by Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Home and cremation services.

Port Charlotte Chapel.