1934
Dale
2016
Dale G. "Coz" Costello
August 3, 1934 — September 15, 2016
COSTELLO, Dale G. "Coz"
Kalamazoo
Passed away Thursday September 15, 2016. Dale was born August 3, 1934 in Onward, IN. He was raised by Alice and Gage Carson and Carrie and Huey Townsend before he went into the U.S. Marine Corps and served during the Korean War. Prior to his retirement, Dale was a Kalamazoo Fire Fighter for 23 years and then a Kalamazoo Public Safety Officer for 3 years. He then Served the City of Richland as a Police Officer for 10 years. Dale was known as "Coz" by many of his fellow officers. He enjoyed playing cards, fishing, hunting and traveling. On August 13, 1955 he was united in marriage to his loving wife, Judith (Benedict) who survives. Also surviving are his children, Michael (Michelle) Costello, Sabrina Tyler, Rebecca Costello; 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; brothers, Dave (Mona) Costello, Ronnie Costello; and several nieces and nephews. Dale was preceded in death by a son, Mitchell Shane Costello; and a sister, Ramona. Friends may meet the family Tuesday September 20 from 5-8pm at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 South 9th Street. A graveside service with full military honors will be held at 1:30pm Wednesday, September 21 in Ft. Custer National Cemetery (meet in assembly area at 1:20).
3926 S. 9th St.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49009
15501 Dickman Rd.
Augusta, MI, US, 49012
Kalamazoo
Passed away Thursday September 15, 2016. Dale was born August 3, 1934 in Onward, IN. He was raised by Alice and Gage Carson and Carrie and Huey Townsend before he went into the U.S. Marine Corps and served during the Korean War. Prior to his retirement, Dale was a Kalamazoo Fire Fighter for 23 years and then a Kalamazoo Public Safety Officer for 3 years. He then Served the City of Richland as a Police Officer for 10 years. Dale was known as "Coz" by many of his fellow officers. He enjoyed playing cards, fishing, hunting and traveling. On August 13, 1955 he was united in marriage to his loving wife, Judith (Benedict) who survives. Also surviving are his children, Michael (Michelle) Costello, Sabrina Tyler, Rebecca Costello; 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; brothers, Dave (Mona) Costello, Ronnie Costello; and several nieces and nephews. Dale was preceded in death by a son, Mitchell Shane Costello; and a sister, Ramona. Friends may meet the family Tuesday September 20 from 5-8pm at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 South 9th Street. A graveside service with full military honors will be held at 1:30pm Wednesday, September 21 in Ft. Custer National Cemetery (meet in assembly area at 1:20).
Visitation
SEP 20. 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Langeland Family Funeral Homes - Westside Chapel3926 S. 9th St.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49009
Graveside Service
SEP 21. 01:30 PM
Ft. Custer National Cemetery15501 Dickman Rd.
Augusta, MI, US, 49012
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