Martin P. Costello passed away on Friday November 16, 2007 at his residence in Broomall, PA. He was 79.

Son of the late Martin P. and Susan Mullen Costello, he was born in Philadelphia in 1928. Martin was a graduate of West Catholic High School, Class of 1945. He served as a Corporal in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He later became a master plumber and owned Costello Plumbing which operated up and down the Main Line and in surrounding communities.

He was the beloved husband of June E. Costello (nee Thomas). Devoted father of Alan T. (Katie), Dianne Blickle (Bill) and Laura Sabasino (Greg). Loving grandfather of Megan, Bridget, Carl, Shawna, Brandon and Devon. He is also survived by his brother Jake Costello of King of Prussia.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday November 20, 11:00 AM at St. Anastasia Church, 3301 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA. Relatives and friends may call at the Church after 10 AM. Interment SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Alcoholics Anonymous, 319 Lancaster Ave., Ardmore, PA 19003 or to Riddle Health Care Foundation, Attn: General Cancer Support Group, 1068 E. Baltimore Pk., Media, PA 19063 or to Vitas Hospice Charitable Fund, 100 S. Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33131.