Richard Allan Costello's Obituary
Richard Allan Costello, age 89, of Hindsville, Arkansas passed away Monday, June 26, 2023. He was born February 20, 1934 in Hudson on Hastings, New York.
A true renaissance man and Entrepreneur whose life encompassed many adventurers. From blue water cruising throughout the Caribbean with his young family as the captain of their 42 foot sailboat, to farming blueberries in the Ozark Mountains. Richard was also a self-taught master woodworker, a lover of birding and photography and an avid reader.
Richard is survived by, love of his life, wife Marilynn, his love of 72 years, his five children, William Costello (Vickie) of Springdale, Arkansas; Robert Costello (Janice) of Gainesville, Virginia; James Costello of Hindsville, Arkansas, Nancy Knobbs of Charlotte, North Carolina; Thomas Costello of Pineville, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Joseph Costello (Kristina), Richard Costello (Jessica), Jordan Eaton (Tilden), James Costello, Amanda Sebring (Russell), Rachel Velez (Christopher), Brian Knobbs (Sarah) and thirteen great-grandchildren,
A private celebration of life will be held by the family.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home, Fayetteville, Arkansas.
To place an online tribute, please visit www.bernafuneralhomes.com
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