b: 6 December 1923, at home 344 Market, Brighton MA; attended by Dr Spellman; bap 20 December 1923, St Columbkilles RCCh, Brighton MA, Godparents: Patrick O'Donnell & Mildred Haggerty

.... Grad BriHiSchool, where, due to Dicks erratic attendence schedule & frequent meetings w/the principal, he, his father and Mr Rich, the principal, were on a first name basis; otherwise was a successful school student; early on, while in grade school, one of his favorite teachers, a Ms Wall, was affectionately named by him as "plaster-head"; during his "teener" period, cigarette smoking was the fad, mother forebade smoking & Dick was subjected to a daily "breatherlizer" inspection; once in HS he participated in a Cookery course .>>>. long term employ Northeast Airlines, Houghton Mifflin Pub.>>>. retailed newspapers as a kid & as a family man, always worked 2 jobs.>>>. had a candy manufacturing business.>>>. good athlete as a kid, could bat left & right handed, probably ambidextrous.>>>. during summers in Houlton, he worked on Uncle John's farm at Littleton Ridge; fished for trout there; and where Uncle John drowned the excess cat population, (they multiplied rather fast) .>>>. was the household 'Monopoly' champ at the Market St residence .>>>. worked with his father in the Undertaking/Funeral Service business .>>>. courted Barbara Jane McCann only, there were no others, they were regulars at the Totem Pole, a City of Newton MA dance facility for young folks; 'booz' there was forbidden & drinkers were ousted & threatened with arrest .>>>. lived in Brighton MA all of his life except for a bief sojourn to Queens Village NYC while a reservation manager for Northeast Airlines.>>>. hated his middle name, Joyce; named his first son Richard James; much to his mother's chargrin.>>>. SSN:022-14-6303 .>>>. Sgt (Marine Air Group weatherman on Midway Island, Central Pacific) USMarines/Pacific/WW2.>>>. no cats or dogs

m: BARBARA McCANN, (then residing at 62 Murdock Brighton MA, b: Lowell MA 28 January 1924, grad UMASS/BosTeachCol, school teacher.... Ggm .... now, 2006, resides in a Belmont MA assisted-living-facility .... was escorted to her college senior prom by brother-in-law elect Ed Costello, while his brother Richard, the groom elect, was serving overseas in the U.S. Marine Corp).... 12 October 1946, St Columbkilles RCCh, Brighton MA, Celebrant: Rev John T McLaughlin, Witness: John Costello & Louise McCann

d: 29 September 1994, Brighton MA; diebetes, esophageal cancer; interred St Joseph's RCCem, West Roxbury MA; his kids in eulogy said:

"Dad, here's what we've learned......You were deeply and profoundly devoted to our mother. You raised your highschool sweetheart onto a pedestal and in your eyes she never came down. While stationed with the Marines you wrote daily love letters and lived in anticipation of those sentimental journets to see her. When she traveled, you could not bear to be without her, so much so that you often traveled across country to meet her for a supprise rendezvous. At home, she was your Queen, and your love and affection for each other was open and honest. Your children watched you and by your example, we learned to love.

Your direction in life was to provide for your family. Despite often difficult economic times, you and your bride worked to raise eight children. You were able to meet the commitment with humble persistence. You educated yourself and pursued whatever path was necessary at the time to deliver the paycheck. You never complained or ever let on when times were difficult. By this example we learned that family is worth every sacrifice.

You were quiet and reserved. You were uncomfortable in the spotlight, though you were not afraid to speak up when appropriate. You understood your own abilities while working devotedly to meet your obligations. You never bragged or required acknowledgement for your hard work. You taught us to be humble and selfless.

You taught us by example to live our lives with quiet dignity and goodness, to respect one another and to be dedicated to the family as you were. We pray that we can deliver the same lessons to our children.

Though our lives have been a poor attempt to imitate the man, the greatest tribute we can give you is to live up to the model you have created for us. You have a true heroine in Barbsie, Dad, who honors you mirrorring your devotion to her. Mom never left your side during your illness. Today's other heros Rich, Mark, Susan, Bee, Pete, Joyce, Jan and the in-laws- Dee, Mike, Kathy, George, Peggy, and Gary. Rarely does afamily show the level of strength and concern for one another that your family has shown over the past several months.

Dad, now you have all of your good works to take with you. Indeed you should rest knowing that you have accomplished much more than most. There is no doubt that you have earned a special place in heaven because those spots are reserved for only the truly good men and women on our earth. You are

You and Mom maintained an open door policy at home and we were always comfortable bringing home our friends. You would often come home to find more than the eight you had bargained for. It was never a problem in your eyes. There we learned to be open and generous.

As a hands and knees father and grandfather, you joked and laughed and teased and supprised us. You instigated food fights, led us into playful battle against ourselves and Mom, woke us with the clammer of banging pots and pans and sang "America the Beautiful" in the bathroom. You wrestled, tickled and goosed us. You made us eat our peas. You saved the oyster of the turkey for the guest of honor. You taught us how to have fun.

You sought comfort in God and the Catholic Church. You delivered God's message to us by example, never trying to force our compliance. We learned to have faith.

You put on an apron and did the dishes. You painted the house. You remodeled the kitchen. You did the plumbing and the electricty. You took on every project, big or small. If you didn't know how to do it, you resdearched it until you could. we learned to be self reliant.

When a neighbor needed a tree taken down or a car shoveled out of the snow you were always there to help. Generous with your time, you never expected favors in return. From you we learned to be friendly and caring.

On behalf of our mother, my brothers and sisters, our spouses and the grandchildren, thank you family and friends for your support and the tribute you pay our Dad. In addition to your prayers, there is a way you can continue to honor our Dad by remembering that family love is the greatest love of all. Please bring that sentiment home with you today"

     8 Kids:
        
     
     RICHARD JAMES, b: 22 August 1947 at St Elizabeth's Hosp, Brighton MA,
     bap: 1947 at St Columbkille's RCCh, Brighton MA;
     software development manager; m: in NH, 2003, to DEANNA L MARTIN, RN,
     b: 1946, Washington PA
     
     |PIX: Rich, grade school|
     |PIX: Rich & Dee Marriage, 2003, North Conway, NH|
     |PIX: Pops Cheshire & Rich Costello, 2004, CT Wedd|

      

     MARTHA ANNE,
     

9 3/4 Years of Age. Nov 1958


     b: 28 December 1948 
     at St Elizabeth's Hosp, Brighton MA, bap: 
     1948 at St Columbkilles RCCh, Brighton MA;
     retired schoolteacher, CEO wife, builder. 

     m:MICHAEL J CHESHIRE, July 1970 at
     St Columbkille's RCCh, Brighton MA; Chr & 
     CEO, Gerber Scientific, retired; Republican 
     Political Party fundraiser & professional 
     home refurbisher.

|PIX: Christmas etal|
 
          4 kids: 
           
          JAIME BETH, 
          

Oct 1978
          

          b:1977,...formerly 
          Legislative Director to Nancy L Johnson
          (R) CT at the US House of Representatives. 

          Now responsible, 110th Congress, for staff
          oversite & the handling of budgetary &
          judicial issues for US House Representative 
          Howard (Buck) McKeon of (R) Santa Clarita CA.  

          Graduated in Political Science from the University 
          of Conn ....Bridemaid to sisters Megan & Whitney ..
 
               |Jamie's Legislative Appointment #2|   
               |PIX: Bridemaid & Friend, 2004, Farmington CT|
               |PIX: Jaime & Pop, KarynDanWed, 2006, Bristol RI|    
               |PIX: Jaime's Legislative Appointment #1|
          
          
          MEGAN KANE, 
          


           b: 1979, m: Todd Michael Myers, 16 October 2004,
           Farmington CT. .>>>. Completed Smith MSW program. 
        
               

On Dec 12, 2007 at the White house and the Dept of Justice,
Todd was awarded the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor for
 heroic action above and beyond the call of duty.
 I've attached some pics, Martha...Todd/Megan&GeorgeW Pix



   
               
               |PIX: Bride & Groom, Farmington CT, 2004|
               |PIX: Cheshire/Myers Wedding Party, 2004|
               |PIX: Cheshire/Myers marriage invitation| 
               |PIX: MeganToddNups|
          
          
          WHITNEY ADAMS, b: 1981..>>>.head teacher
          of her classroom at Perkins School for the deaf 
          & blind; recently, 2007. .>>>. m: Ben Collins, 29September2007 
          at St Columbkilles RCCh, Brighton MA  
         
          |PIX: Bridesmaid, 2004, Farmington CT|
          |PIX: Bridal Couple, 2007|
          |PIX: Ben Collins, Groom, 2007|
          |PIX: Wedding Feast, Lyman Estate|
          |PIX: WhitBenHouse, 2007|
          |PIX: WhitBenWedInvite, 2007|
          |PIX: Whit Grad Bos Col, 2008|

          
          MICHAEL JOHN Jr, b: 1983..>>>.A marketing intern w/a company selling
          the "internet" to the hospitality industry.
 
          |PIX: Grad St Anselm Col, NH, 2006|
          |PIX: Mike Sr & Jr at KarynDanWed, 2006, Bristol RI|    

 
          Jordan (canine), b:1995. 
               
        

     MARK EDWARD,
     

Eight Years of Age


     b: 20 August 1950, St Elizabeth's Hosp, Brighton MA, 
     bap: St Columbkille's RCCh, Brighton MA, Godson of Uncle Ed Costello; works 
     in the "Tower" at  Delta Airlines; accomplished 
     world wide marathon runner; m: KATHERINE GUINEY, RN, 6 October 1984 
     in Quincy MA, big reception at the Commonwealth CC, Newton MA.  
     
          |PIX: Ed Costello & Godson Mark, 1947|

          kids: Mark Edward Jr, b: 1986; John Patrick, b: 1990

      
     SUSAN MARY, b: 26 February 1954, Mary Immaculate Hosp, Queens NY
  
          |PIX: 1995|
          |PIX: Cheshire/Myers Wedding, Farmington CT, 2004|
   
     m: MATHEW GLEI, St Columbkille's RCCh, Brighton MA. (Dissolved), 

          kids: Gregory Peter Glei, grocery store manager, b: 1977, 
          m: Renee Baragona, 2000, (Emily Bethe Glei, b: 10 Sep 2002); 
      
          Emily Joyce Glei, daycare provider, b: 1981
               |PIX: Emily, Farmington CT, 2004|
               |PIX: Susan & Friend at KarynDanWed, 2006, Bristol RI|                   
  
     
     BARBARA JANE, b: 10 July 1956, Mary Immaculate Hosp, Queens NY;
        

As A Kid

     creative  florist entrepreneur, serves in a lay capacity delivering 
     Holy Communion to people unable to attend Mass, m: GEORGE ELIOT SAWIN,
     13 August 1977 at St Columbkille's RCCh, Brighton MA; Sawin Family 
     Genealogist & lay minister with a prison ministry; recently, 2004, officiated
     at the wedding of his niece, Megan Cheshire &   later, 2006, his daughter Karyn Michel.
   
          |PIX: BJ & George doing their thing|
          |PIX: George & BJ, Farmington CT, 2004|    
          |PIX: Again, George & BJ, Farmington CT, 2004|
          |PIX: "Bee" at KarynDanWed, 2006, Bristol RI|    
          |PIX: Dad etal at KarynDanWed, 2006, Bristol RI|   

          kids:

          Karyn Michel, b: 1980, m: Daniel Nathan 
          Sherman, 26 August 2006 at Cove Cabin, 
          Mount Hope Farm, Bristol RI; 
  
          |PIX: Wedding Invitation, Karyn & Daniel|
          |PIX: The Bride at her KarynDanWed, 2006, Bristol RI|    
          |PIX: Mark w/his Cheshire "cuzzins" at KarynDanWed, 2006, Bristol RI|   
          |PIX: One of the guys w/cocktail & beauty at KarynDanWed, 2006, Bristol RI|   

          Mark Eliot; b: 6July1984; 9lbs, 7.5oz.
   
          |PIX: Mark w/his Cheshire "cuzzins" at KarynDanWed, 2006, Bristol RI|    
          |PIX: Mark w/suds at KarynDanWed, 2006, Bristol RI|   
          |PIX: Mark, picking, w/auntie at KarynDanWed, 2006, Bristol RI|   
          |PIX: Others at KarynDanWed, 2006, Bristol RI|

         

     PETER GERALD, RN,  b: 10 June 1960, St Elizabeth's Hosp Brighton MA,
     bap: at St Columbkille's RCCh, Brighton MA; m: MARGARET FORD, RN of 
     Brighton MA, 10 September 1988 at St Columbkille's RCCh, Brighton MA. 
     
          kids, all b: Newton MA: Bryan Patrick, 1991; Margaret Maguire, 1993;
                               & Andrew Richard, 1996    
         |PIX: Pop & Gang at KarynDanWed, 2006, Bristol RI|              
     




     AND IDENTICAL TWINS, b: 6 September 1961 at St Elizabeth's Hosp, Brighton
     MA & bap: at St Columbkille's RCCh, Brighton MA.  
          |PIX: 1995| 

     JOYCE MARIE, pharmacist, 
     m: GARY EINSIDLER, pharmacist;
     entrepreneurial apothecary's
     
          |PIX: Gary & Joyce, Farmington CT, 2004|
          |PIX: Dad etal at KarynDanWed, 2006, Bristol RI|   
     
          kids: Ellen Joyce, b: 1991; Edward Lewis, b: 1993
            
          |PIX: EDWARD & ELLEN, West Rox, 1994|         
         
    
     JANICE CLAIRE, Nuclear Medical Technician   
          
          |PIX: Joyce, George & Janice, reception, September 1994, West Rox MA|
          |PIX: Jan, Megan Cheshire wedding reception, Farmington CT, 2004|
          |PIX: Jan & Auntie Ev at KarynDanWed, 2006, Bristol RI|    

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Ed Costello
1009 Blenheim Dr
Raleigh NC 27612
tel: 919-782-6058
e-mail: costello13@juno.com

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