Joseph Costello
October 26, 1926 - January 25, 2016
Joseph Costello, 89, of Eatontown, passed away on Monday January 25, 2016 at the Jersey Shore Center LTC, Eatontown. Joseph was born in Elizabeth, NJ, where he lived most of his life before moving to Eatontown in 1971. He worked for the court system in Middlesex County for almost 30 years in various capacities, including court clerk for several judges, and retiring as jury manager in 1992. Joseph was a veteran of the United States Navy serving in World War II and the Korean conflict from 1944 to 1952 on the USS Laffey and USS Ralph Talbot. While on duty in the South Pacific, his destroyer was attacked by kamikazes, killing over 30 young sailors. Joe was also a member of the Tin Can Sailors, the national association of destroyer veterans. Joseph is survived by his wife of 45 years Gloria Jean Pierce and his son Joseph Costello of Jamesburg, NJ, and his precious pets, Bridget and Banjo. Joe’s ashes will be scattered at sea by his beloved Navy and a Memorial Service will be scheduled at a later date and time to be announced. Donations in his memory may be made to any Veterans Organization of your choice or the Monmouth County SPCA, 260 Wall St., Eatontown 07724 or the Associated Humane Society, 2960 Shafto Road, Tinton Falls 07753.
Joseph Costello, 89, of Eatontown, passed away on Monday January 25, 2016 at the Jersey Shore Center LTC, Eatontown. Joseph was born in Elizabeth, NJ, where he lived most of his life before moving to Eatontown in 1971. He worked for the court... View Obituary & Service Information