M. Patrick Costello
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M. Patrick Costello, 81, passed away on January 21, 2025. He was born in Pittsfield, MA, on March 17, 1943, to loving parents Maurice F. Costello (SF2, U.S. Navy, WWII) and Peg (Margaret T. Printess) Costello.
As a young student, Patrick faced challenges with reading fluency, but these early struggles shaped his remarkable determination and curiosity. Conquering these difficulties transformed him into a voracious reader with an insatiable desire to learn. His passion for understanding the history of the world was matched only by his love for timeless classics, like The Hobbit, which allowed him to escape into imaginary realms.
Patrick attended Craftsbury Prep Academy in Vermont, where he developed a lifelong passion for skiing. After university, he began his career as a history teacher before eventually finding his path at Preferred Meal Systems in Chicago, Illinois, where he retired as Vice President.
Patrick wed Susan Wolf of Cleveland, Ohio, and the couple settled in Hollis, New Hampshire, where they raised their daughter, Jennifer. Hollis was home to Patrick from 1974 to 1997, during which time he served his community as a volunteer police officer.
A lifelong adventurer, Patrick could often be found exploring the outdoors with his beloved sheepdogs, Smokey and Bam-Bam, in the 1970s and ’80s. He loved skiing, snorkeling, cycling, hiking, camping, photography, and travel. Patrick also had a gift for humor and was always ready with a joke–though not all of them were good. Above all, Patrick will be remembered for his handsome charisma and charming good looks.
Patrick leaves behind his cousin Fred Printess and his wife, Helen; Phillip Printess; and lifelong friend Danny Coughlin. He was preceded in death by his loving parents and Fred’s brother, Albert. Patrick will be laid to rest next to his mother in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, later this year.
“Do it or don’t, you will regret both.” — Søren Kierkegaard
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy.