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WWII Navy Veteran, Arthur Costello, Gone at 88 (Obituary)

The following obituary is taken from www.legacy.com

COSTELLO, Arthur P. 88, retired Deputy Fire Chief, Town of Brookline, Sept. 6. Beloved husband of Sarah "Vera" (McCaffrey) Costello. Loving father of Karen McCabe and her husband Michael of Medfield, Linda Basiliere of Braintree, William Costello, M.D. of Needham, Paul Costello and his wife Julie of Littleton, CO. Brother of the late William and Robert Costello. Brother in law of Maureen Cavanaugh of Natick. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. WWII Navy veteran. Graduate of St. Mary's High School, Brookline, class of 1942. Arrangements made by George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home in Needham.  The Funeral Mass was held at St. Joseph's Church in Needham and internment was at St. Joseph's Cemetery in West Roxbury. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Arthur's memory to St. Joseph's Church, 1382 Highland Ave., Needham 02492. A guest book can be found at www.gfdoherty.com.  


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