COSTELLO, John Patrick Jr. John Patrick Costello, Jr, 87, of Hartford, devoted husband of Marie (Harding) Costello for 64 years died peacefully with his family at his side on February 11, 2010 . Born in Boston, Massachusetts, July 23, 1922, son of the late John Patrick Costello, Sr, and Martha (Haggerty) Costello, he resided in Hartford for 65 years. John was a World War II veteran having served in the U.S. Navy Pacific Operations. John worked for the Southern New England Telephone Company for 39 years retiring in 1989. John's greatest joys in life were that of being husband, father and provider for his wife and five children, and then in later years spending time with his grandchildren. In addition to his wife he leaves his children, Daniel P. Costello and his wife Leanne of Windsor, James E. Costello of Wethersfield, William J. Costello and his wife Billie of East Middlebury, VT, Anne Costello-Heath and her husband Robert of Southington, and Stephen T. Costello and his wife Jan of Denver, CO. John also leaves a special friend Debra Costello of Wethersfield. John also leaves 12 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and numerous nephews and nieces. John is also survived by two brothers Edward D. Costello of Raleigh, N.C. and Thomas A. Costello of Braintree, Ma. John was predeceased by a two brothers, Richard J. Costello and Daniel J. Costello, and three sisters Margaret McIntyre, Louise Barkin and Mary DiNapoli. The funeral will be Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 10:15 a.m. from the Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Tpke. Wethersfield, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. in Corpus Christi Church, 601 Silas Deane Hwy. Wetherfield. Burial with full military honors will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Visiting hours will be Monday, February 15th, 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home. The family would like to thank the staffs of Hughes Health & Rehab, Inc and Masonic Partners Home Health and Hospice for their compassionate care provided to John in his final months. Contributions in John's memory may be made to: Father Ignatius Harding, C/O Peter Harding, 3 Knoll Lane, Rocky Hill, CT 06067.To share a memory with the family please visit www.dillonbaxter.com .