Thomas F. Costello of Audubon, NJ age 90 passed away on Sunday February 26, 2012. Tom had been a lifelong resident of Audubon. He was a US Navy Seabee, receiving his honorable discharge as a Shipfitter Third Class (USNR) in 1945. Tom worked for United Engineers in Phila. as a mechanical engineer retiring in 1986 after 30 years of employment. He was an active member of Murray Troutt American Legion Post 262, Audubon and the Audubon Young at Heart.
Tom is predeceased by his son Thomas J. Costello. He is lovingly survived by his wife of 64 years Grace E. Costello (nee Morrill); his children Barbara J. DiCiano (Joe) of Audubon, Carol L. DeFeo (Mark) of Haddonfield & James Costello of Audubon; 5 grandchildren: Joseph DiCiano, Nicole Weston, Michael DiCiano, Mark DeFeo & Ryan DeFeo; also 4 great grandchildren Sara, Maryellen, Julia & Lilly and a sister Anna Costello.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Thursday morning from 9-11AM. Funeral Service will follow at 11AM. Burial with Military Honors will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Tom's memory may be made to: Murray Troutt American Legion Post 262, Chestnut St. & E. Atlantic Ave., Audubon, NJ 08106 or Alzheimer's Assoc., South Jersey Regional Office, 3 Eves Drive, Suite 310, Marlton, NJ 08053