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John Costello
« on: November 24, 2022, 01:42:11 PM »
My dad John Costello died on Tuesday 22 November after a short illness.

It will be forever a source of regret that his last visit to Villa Park was tepid 0-1 defeat to West Ham but the good times will always remain.


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Re: John Costello
« Reply #1 on: November 24, 2022, 01:45:54 PM »
Sorry for your loss, RIP Mr Costello

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Re: John Costello
« Reply #2 on: November 24, 2022, 01:46:54 PM »
Sorry to hear it, Joe.

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Re: John Costello
« Reply #3 on: November 24, 2022, 01:49:15 PM »
The one to take with you is the Cup Final. Even if the result wasn’t what we wanted, you’ll always remember how much he loved going to Wembley with you x
RIP John - we’ll miss you x

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Re: John Costello
« Reply #4 on: November 24, 2022, 02:06:09 PM »
Really sorry to hear that, Joe. My dad often brings up their meeting in the barton's when he was last over, he really enjoyed the chat. RIP John.

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Re: John Costello
« Reply #5 on: November 24, 2022, 02:12:39 PM »
Sorry for your loss mate. Always liked your dad, he was one of the good guys.

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Re: John Costello
« Reply #6 on: November 24, 2022, 02:27:39 PM »
The one to take with you is the Cup Final. Even if the result wasn’t what we wanted, you’ll always remember how much he loved going to Wembley with you x
RIP John - we’ll miss you x

It's actually the semi final against Liverpool that I remember more fondly. He was undecided about going for some time, thought it would be too much effort at his age but we talked him round. At the final whistle, he grabbed my wrist and squeezed it and said "Thank you for bringing me!"

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Re: John Costello
« Reply #7 on: November 24, 2022, 02:42:16 PM »
Sorry for you loss, Joe.

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Re: John Costello
« Reply #8 on: November 24, 2022, 02:46:35 PM »
my condolences Joe

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Re: John Costello
« Reply #9 on: November 24, 2022, 03:10:17 PM »
Sorry for your loss Joe. RIP John.

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Re: John Costello
« Reply #10 on: November 24, 2022, 03:39:15 PM »
Sincere condolences Joe to you, your family and his friends.  Hold the memories close.

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Re: John Costello
« Reply #11 on: November 24, 2022, 04:03:26 PM »
Sorry to hear that Joe. John was a lovely man

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Re: John Costello
« Reply #12 on: November 24, 2022, 06:19:47 PM »
Sorry for your loss Joe. I enjoyed seeing the pictures of you and your Dad on Facebook.

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Re: John Costello
« Reply #13 on: November 24, 2022, 06:24:58 PM »
Sorry to hear that, Joe. What lovely memories you have of your Dad. RIP John.

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Re: John Costello
« Reply #14 on: November 24, 2022, 06:27:06 PM »
Sorry for your loss Joe.

 


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