William Edward Costello was born on July 2, 1938 in St. Louis, MO. He was the son of Fred Costello, Sr. and Susie Viola (nee Hull) Costello. He died on January 18, 2018 at his home in De Soto, MO at the age of 79.
William is survived by his loving wife Louella (nee Leftridge) Costello of De Soto; children, Freddie (Debbie) Costello of Fletcher, Debra (Lee) Ziegelmeyer of Festus; David Costello of De Soto, Danny Costello of De Soto, Jeffrey (Teonna) Costello of Pevely, and Michel Costello of Bonne Terre; sister, Hilda Johnson of Ware; 10 grandchildren, and several great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Helen Bradshaw, Marilyn Dodson, Jim Costello, and Fred Costello; and step brother, Ralph Boyer, and three grandchildren, Melissa Costello, Christopher Ziegelmeyer and Julie Costello.
As an expression of sympathy memorials donations may be made to the family.