Mayo county town mourns passing of Albert Costello

The death has occurred of Albert Costello, Derrycoosh, Rahins, Castlebar.

He died peacefully in the care of the staff of Mayo University Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

He is deeply regretted by his heartbroken parents Joe and Tina, brothers Trevor, Joey, Brian and Stephen, sister Aishling, brother-in-law Gerard, Joey’s partner Alice, nephew Jamie, nieces Katie, Sophia and Emily, aunts, uncles, relatives, neighbours and friends, including those in Western Care, Castlebar and Sr. Consilio, Nicola and staff in Cuan Mhuire, Athy, Co. Kildare, not forgetting his great companion, his much loved dog Judy.

Sympathy is extended to the bereaved family on their loss.

Many warm tributes are being paid to the deceased on social media where he was described as 'a friendly character and a loyal friend.'

Albert will repose at Coady’s Funeral Home, Castlebar, on Thursday from 6.30 p.m. with removal at 8 p.m. to his residence.

Removal from his residence on Friday morning at 9.45 a.m for Requiem Mass at 10.30 a.m in the Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar, followed by Cremation Service at 2.30 p.m. in Lakelands Crematorium.

May his gentle soul rest in peace.