Richard P. Costello, Jr.—2/19/2018

Richard P. Costello, Jr., age 50, of Lansdale, PA, died on February 19, 2018. Born on November 17, 1967 in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Richard, Sr. and Doris Costello.

Richard is survived by his wife Irene (Boyle) and his two loving daughters, Colleen and Lara. He will be missed by many family and friends. Rick was a graduate of Northeast High School. He enjoyed working in retail management for many years and worked at Clover, Eckerd Drug and Circuit City. He later attended Montgomery County Community College, earned a nursing degree and began working as a registered nurse. He also worked as the GM at South Riding Inn, Virginia.

Rick was a lifelong Philadelphia sports fan and enjoyed attending Phillies, Flyers and Eagles games as often as he could. He was thrilled to see the Eagles win the Super Bowl.

His funeral Mass will be held on Monday, February 26 at 11 a.m. at Mary Mother of the Redeemer Roman Catholic Church, located at 1325 Upper State Road, North Wales, PA 19454. There will be a receiving line starting at 10 a.m. at the Church. Friends and family are welcome. Burial arrangements are private.

17 thoughts on “Richard P. Costello, Jr.—2/19/2018

  1. I will never forget all the great memories we shared. You will always be in my heart. Take all of our childhood memories with you in heaven. I love you always.

  2. Beloved Rick I shall never forget you as your work here on Earth is done everyone that you came in contact with you left your love on them we worked together at clover in Cheltenham may your grave be wide to receive all the love that you will receive rest in perfect peace. Michelle Turner Hand

  3. Such a great thoughtful guy! When we worked together at Eckerd my daughter was having night terrors you went on vacation in Vegas you brought her back a dream catcher. She still has it in her bedroom. Thoughts and prayers to your family!

  4. I loved your smile and enthusiasm. You were always there to encourage me when I would get overwhelmed. Like don’t sweat the small stuff and Don’t kill the messenger. My son was also saddened, you nicknamed him Wimpy, when he would call at night and ask for a hamburger on my way home. All the lives you have touched and made a difference in. You made the world a better place.
    Gail Gilroy, Pharmacist from when we were Eckerd.

  5. Still in Shock. My Childhood and School cannot be mentioned without my Great Friend, Rick. We laughed Non Stop. Only great Memories.
    You will be missed my Friend. Gone too Soon. See you on the Bright Side!
    Luv ya Brother.
    Scott Sauder

  6. Still in Shock. I cannot talk about my Childhood and School without bringing up my Great Friend Rick.
    He was one shooting f the Greatest Friends I had growing up. We laughed Non Stop. You will be missed my Friend.
    Luv Ya Brother
    Scott Sauder

  7. Rest in peace my St William, Circuit City buddy. Enjoy watching the replays of the SuperBowl in Heaven. Say hi to Mike Nyce up there and tell him about the game while you’re drinking Miller Lites with him.

  8. Rick, your last message to me is now my message to you…
    “You were such a great friend and a great worker…you made us a great team.”
    The news of your passing is not easy to accept. I will forever be grateful for having you as my manager, mentor, and friend. Not many people make such an impact on a person’s life as you have for me. I am so very sorry that you are gone and you will forever be missed.
    ~Nickel

  9. This news has hit me to the core. Rick you were an awesome boss, a great father and last but not least an amazing man. I miss your laugh, the way you treated everyone as an equal and working for you for all those years at Circuit City. You will be missed!
    — Aaron. Forever your BMF

  10. Rest in my my friend. You will be missed. So many good memories of our time working together at Clover. Saying prayers for your family.

  11. You entered my life at the age of 10 , I honestly do not know how I am going to face the rest of my days without receiving a text or a phone call from you . I will forever love you and I want you to know “ mine would be you “ . Rest easy now Ricky

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