Charles Francis Costello, Jr.

Charles Francis Costello, Jr., of Stamford, CT passed away peacefully on the afternoon of Friday, January 5, 2024. He was 83 years old. Charles was born on July 13, 1940 in Chester, PA to the late Charles Francis Costello and the late Eleanor Frances Shields. He attended Drexel Neumann Academy, graduated from Villanova University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry, and received his law degree from the New England School of Law. Charles was a proud Veteran of the United States Navy, where he served on the USS Willard Keith (DD-775). In 1963, he met the love of his life, Margaret Lena Ellerkamp, while he was on leave from the U.S. Navy. They married on June 15, 1968. Charles had a wonderful career as a Patent Attorney, working for corporations like American Cyanamid in Stamford and BASF in New Jersey. Upon retirement, Charles continued to practice law, enjoyed time with his grandchildren, gardening, and many international traveling experiences with his wife. Charles was a devoted husband to his wife, Lena, and a dedicated father to their three boys. Married for 52 years, they supported each other, raised a family together, and enjoyed vacations from the Jersey Shore to Marco Island. As devout Catholics, Charles and Lena were very active members of St. Cecilia Parish. Charles was a loved and honored member of the Parish Men’s Group. Charles is survived by his three sons: Charles (Suzanne), Thomas (Jaime), and Matthew (Stephanie); grandchildren: Tripp, Emma, Noah, Melody, Brody and Andy; one sister, Anne Adelmann; a very close cousin, Kathleen Haentjens; and many nephews, nieces, and cousins. He was predeceased by his wife, Lena; his parents, Eleanor and Charles; and his brother-in-law, Walter Adelmann. The family welcomes relatives and friends on Thursday, January 11th from 4 pm to 8 pm at the Bosak Funeral Home at 453 Shippan Avenue in Stamford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, January 12th at 10:30 am at the Parish of St. Cecilia-St. Gabriel at 1184 Newfield Avenue in Stamford. His burial will follow at the Queen of Peace Cemetery on Rock Rimmon Road in Stamford where he’ll be laid to rest next to his beloved wife. To make a remembrance for the family, please visit the family guestbook at www.bosakfuneralhome.com or www.facebook.com/bosakfuneralhome

Charles Francis Costello, Jr.

July 13, 1940 - January 5, 2024