Angelo F. Costello
Loving man who always put his family first
Angelo F. Costello, 82, of North Arlington, N.J., formerly of Pennsylvania and raised in Kearny, N.J., passed away on Feb. 27, 2019, with his wife of 49 years, Carol (Van Volkenburgh) by his side.
He was predeceased by his loving father, Mario; mother, Mary; brother, Martin and sister, Anne Louise. Angelo was the loving father of six children, Angelo (Jill); Michael (Kimberly); Debbie; Daniel (Michelle), Mark, and Martin, and beloved grandfather of 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Angelo was a proud veteran of the United States Army Reserve. A businessman his whole life, he owned the High Seas Restaurant, North Arlington, but his true passion was construction, and was prominent in Kearny area as well as Bergen and Passaic counties. Angelo was also an avid hunter and fisherman and was a founding member of the Bergen County WaterFowlers.
Angelo was beloved by all who knew him. He was a kindhearted, gentle, loving person who always put his family first. He touched the hearts of many and inspired others to emulate him. He was a father of fathers, a leader of men who never ask anything of anyone, but gave his all to everyone. He will be missed by all.
Please join us in celebrating Angelo's beautiful life at Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Dr., Kearny, from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Funeral Mass will be at Queen of Peace Church, Ridge Road, North Arlington, N.J., at 11 a.m. on Monday. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested you honor Angelo's life with a donation to , P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142 Memphis, TN 38148-0142, Stjude.org