ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commander Rory Costello, Roches Point and late of Hop Island, Rochestown, Cork. On July 10th, 2021, peacefully in the tender loving arms of his wife, daughters and sister and with the incredible support from the staff in Marymount Hospice. Beloved husband and best friend of Sue (nee Layng) and loving Dad of Lynn, Sinead and Maeve. Adored Grandad (Bampa) of Ben, Elise, Chloe, Gavin, Juliette and Daisy. Brother of Fionan, Blanaid and the late Orla. Sadly missed & lovingly remembered by his wife, daughters, sons in law Paul and Alexis, grandchildren, brother, sister, brothers and sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends and colleagues in the Defence Forces, especially the Naval Service, and the United Nations.
May Rory Rest In Peace
Ciaran Rory Costello, a nephew of Lieutenant General M.J. Costello, was a member of 8 Naval Service Cadet Class and was commissioned in November 1970. On 12 July 1996 Rory had the honour, as skipper of LÉ Eithne the Naval Service Flagship, of taking the salute from warships from Holland, Britain, Canada, Germany, Belgium, Denmark, and France as they saluted the Naval Service jubilee. Dressed overall in national and naval flags, the parade stretched from Monkstown to Whitegate, from the Spit Bank Lighthouse to the Dogsnose Bank. Perhaps, Rory’s most memorable achievement was his restoration of the two signalling towers at Roche’s Point. Rory served overseas with UNTSO and UNIFIL and on retirement took up an appointment with DPKO UNNY.
Rory’s Funeral Cortege will leave O’Farrell’s Funeral Home, Riverside Way, Midleton on Wednesday 14th July at 10.15 am en route to The Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy for 11am Service and Cremation. Family Flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Marymount Hospice.
Rory’s Cremation Service will be live streamed on: https://www.islandcrematorium.ie/services/
Members may wish to leave personal messages in the ‘Condolences’ section of Rory’s death notice on rip.ie – https://rip.ie/cb.php?dn=463630
