Sarah Ann Sally Costello
May 1, 1939 ~ June 16, 2012
PEAKS ISLAND - Sarah Ann "Sally" Costello, 73, died unexpectedly on Saturday, June 16, 2012 on Peaks Island. Sally was born in Portland, Maine on May 1, 1939 the daughter of James and Mary Catherine Noonan Costello. She attended Peaks Island Elementary and Portland High School. At the age of four Sally's family moved to Peaks Island and that is where she called home her entire life. Sally worked for more than forty five years at Mercy Hospital as a baker in the kitchen, a job that she loved. In her spare time and following retirement, Sally traveled extensively including Europe, Ireland and Hawaii just to name a few. She was an active member of the Ladies Auxillary of the American Legion Post on Peaks Island. She was also a lifelong communicant of St. Christopher's Catholic Church. Sally was predeceased by both of her parents, two brothers Patrick Joseph and Stephen Francis Costello. She is survived by a sister Maryellen Carey of Portland, a nephew Kevin F. Carey of Peaks Island along with several other nieces and nephews. At the family's request all services will be private. Burial will be in the family lot at Calvary Cemetery in South Portland. Arrangements are under the direction of the Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland, Maine.Online condolences may be expressed below.
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My condolences to the family on the loss of your loved one…may you find comfort and peace with the memories you have.(Psalm 34:18)
– M. J.
It has been several years since I last saw Sally but will never forget her. Peaks has lost one of it’s own. Rest in Peace, Sally, you deserve it.
– Jeanne Adamson Sawtelle
Hello Maryellen, I am so sorry for the loss of your sister. I know you will miss her tremendously. My condolences to you and your family. Fondly, Diane
– Diane Dussault
Sally was one God’s Angels that lived on earth!She gave so much to friends and family, and never asked for anything! I will always be grateful that I grew up with her and have memories of our school years here on the Island.
– Joan Lincoln
It was my blesssing to have worked at Mercy Hospital for many years that Sally worked there. She was one of Mercy’s greatest assets, in my opinion. Her faith, kindness and hardworking values were ever evident to all of us. She was sorely missed when she retired. I loved meeting her as she often recalled the early days of working at Mercy and held the memories close to her heart. Rest in Peace, dear Sally.
– Sister Mary Jude RSM ~ Portland
One could not have lived on Peaks and not known Sally; she was an islander through and through. Always upbeat and smiling she was a friend to all. May you Rest in Peace, Sally; it was a pleasure to have known you. Paul
– Paul Donaldson
God rest your Soul,dear Sally. You were such a beautiful person. You are now at rest in eternity. I remember all the good times working at Mercy with you and will now remember you in prayer. My deepest sympathy to your family. Sincerely, Mary
– Mary Coyne Gleason
We are so sorry to hear of passing of Sally There are so many great memories of which we will always cherish.Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.
– Joyce and Richard Crowe
My deepest sympathy to Sally’s family, she was a wonderful person, an angel her on earth.
– Sheila Waylein Anderson