Elizabeth Rose “Lilly” Costello, age 78, of Wesley Chapel, Florida, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, in New Port Richey, Florida. Lilly was born on August 29th, 1944, in County Cork, Ireland, to the late Henry & Elizabeth Connolly. She loved singing, painting, and sewing. Lilly attended St. Vincent’s Convent High School, and…
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Elizabeth Rose “Lilly” Costello, age 78, of Wesley Chapel, Florida, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, in New Port Richey, Florida.
Lilly was born on August 29th, 1944, in County Cork, Ireland, to the late Henry & Elizabeth Connolly. She loved singing, painting, and sewing. Lilly attended St. Vincent’s Convent High School, and the Cork College of Commerce for 2 years. Lilly decided to follow her sisters, Kitty, and Nuala and made the move to the United States. Settling in Dorchester, Massachusetts, she became a permanent resident alien. Lilly’s college studies would serve as a solid foundation enabling her to join New England Mutual Life Insurance (now MetLife), and later Merrill Lynch as a Financial Analyst. She was recognized with numerous merit awards. Lilly met her beloved husband John at a New England Mutual statewide ballroom dance. They married on June 26, 1982, at St. Mark’s Church in Dorchester.
John and Lilly moved from Dorchester to Norwood, Massachusetts where they resided until retirement. In 2001, they moved to Port Charlotte, Florida to enjoy the sunshine and warm weather. They spent their time traveling and Lilly joined the 3rd Order of St. Francis Choir and Bible Study group at St. Borromeo Church Catholic Church in Port Charlotte. In June 2020, Lilly moved to the Tampa area where she cherished being with her nephew Greg and his family.
In addition to her parents, her sisters Kitty, Ann and Nuala, and a brother George also pre-deceased her, as well as her husband John Costello. Lilly is survived by her brother Harold, a sister, Mary, and many extended family members.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Lilly on Thursday, 11:00 AM, February 23, 2023, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Port Charlotte, Florida. A Catholic committal and burial will follow, were Lilly will be laid to rest with her beloved husband John at Restlawn Memorial Gardens’ cemetery, also in Port Charlotte, Florida.
Friends may visit www.robersonfh.com to extend their condolences to the family. Arrangements by Roberson Funeral Home & Crematory Port Charlotte Chapel.
Greg Kelly & Family
left a message on February 16, 2023:
Lilly had a tremendous impact on my life and the lives of our entire family. We will miss your kindness and love which is forever etched in our hearts.
When Kitty passed away, you, uncle John, and Dad selflessly stepped in to make sure we would be ok. You made your big sister beyond proud!
Countless Thanksgivings in Norwood and Christmas gatherings at 14 Sydney Street will live in my memory forever. I loved going to Prince Edward Island to visit and stay at Frank Costello’s. He put me to work and you and John always got a kick out of it!
I will also cherish you and John coming to see me graduate the United States Marine Corps Drill Instructor School in San Diego. It was a pivotal moment in my life and it meant the world to me that you were there.
Your two Great Nieces will never forget the art projects you made together and special holiday and birthday dinners.
After 3 years of being by your side, you are now dancing and of course signing in Heaven with Johnnie.
Love you Auntie Lilly,
Greggie, Stacey, Darraugh and Savin
George kelly
left a message on February 16, 2023:
Rest In Peace Lily. You’re now together with the love of your life Uncle John . I will always fondly remember the good old days at 24 Maryland St. and the good times and holiday dinners in Norwood. . I know you guys are all together now in heaven Love always your nephew George Anthony
Harry &Beatrice Connolly
left a message on February 16, 2023:
Harry, Beatrice, Peter ,Daniel, Harold Connolly from Cork Ireland
Send our sincere condolences on the passing of Lilly my beloved sister .
Lilly was my older sister by one year and left Ireland as a young girl and made a home in America with her husband John Costello also deceased.
It saddens me deeply that I can’t attend her Catholic funeral as I have a medical condition but I know that all of the Connolly in Cork will remember Lilly in their prayers and we know that Lilly will be in heaven as she was a true Christian RIP
Helena Kelly
left a message on February 15, 2023:
Lilly was a kind and giving person always! She loved all of us like we were hers and John’s children! We would go downstairs on Maryland St and eat breakfast every Sunday!! They always had the good stuff!! Ham steak and A-One sauce oh it was the best!! They both loved us unconditionally and did whatever they could for us!!! They always had all our favs at holidays and that’s what Lilly loved!! I could go by on and on Lilly meant so much to me!! She had a warm sole and a big heart and just loved her family!!! We as her family the Kelly’s will miss her kind heart dearly!! I love you Lilly and will miss you so much!!!!! 💕❤️
Caroline Frattasio
left a message on February 15, 2023:
So sorry to hear about Lillie’s passing. She was such a kind hearted lovely woman who cared
So for her family so deeply. May she RIP with John Kitty and all her family who have left before her.
Love Caroline “Kelly” Frattasio
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Liz Kelly Leaman
left a message on February 15, 2023:
Lilly was a beautiful person inside and out. I remember her singing when I was a small child living in Dorchester. She had a sweet angelic voice. Lilly was a loving aunt to all of us. May she rest in eternal peace with John and all of her family.
The Weiner Family
left a message on February 14, 2023:
Deepest Sympathy
Elizabeth A Merrill
left a message on February 14, 2023:
Lilly, May Flowers always line your path..May songbirds serenade you in Heaven God Bless your gentle soul. May you find peace with God in Heaven..Your niece,in Beautiful Exeter, New Hampshire. Love you Lilly
Elizabeth "Anne"Merrill
left a message on February 14, 2023:
one of my favorite Memories of my Aunt Lilly was when I was little growing up in Boston her and husband John. Would go to eat dinner at "Top of the Hub"restaurant and bring us home Lobster or a beautiful meal .My Mom,Kitty especially loved it!
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Greg Kelly & Family
left a message on February 16, 2023:
Lilly had a tremendous impact on my life and the lives of our entire family. We will miss your kindness and love which is forever etched in our hearts.
When Kitty passed away, you, uncle John, and Dad selflessly stepped in to make sure we would be ok. You made your big sister beyond proud!
Countless Thanksgivings in Norwood and Christmas gatherings at 14 Sydney Street will live in my memory forever. I loved going to Prince Edward Island to visit and stay at Frank Costello’s. He put me to work and you and John always got a kick out of it!
I will also cherish you and John coming to see me graduate the United States Marine Corps Drill Instructor School in San Diego. It was a pivotal moment in my life and it meant the world to me that you were there.
Your two Great Nieces will never forget the art projects you made together and special holiday and birthday dinners.
After 3 years of being by your side, you are now dancing and of course signing in Heaven with Johnnie.
Love you Auntie Lilly,
Greggie, Stacey, Darraugh and Savin
George kelly
left a message on February 16, 2023:
Rest In Peace Lily. You’re now together with the love of your life Uncle John . I will always fondly remember the good old days at 24 Maryland St. and the good times and holiday dinners in Norwood. . I know you guys are all together now in heaven Love always your nephew George Anthony
Harry &Beatrice Connolly
left a message on February 16, 2023:
Harry, Beatrice, Peter ,Daniel, Harold Connolly from Cork Ireland
Send our sincere condolences on the passing of Lilly my beloved sister .
Lilly was my older sister by one year and left Ireland as a young girl and made a home in America with her husband John Costello also deceased.
It saddens me deeply that I can’t attend her Catholic funeral as I have a medical condition but I know that all of the Connolly in Cork will remember Lilly in their prayers and we know that Lilly will be in heaven as she was a true Christian RIP
Helena Kelly
left a message on February 15, 2023:
Lilly was a kind and giving person always! She loved all of us like we were hers and John’s children! We would go downstairs on Maryland St and eat breakfast every Sunday!! They always had the good stuff!! Ham steak and A-One sauce oh it was the best!! They both loved us unconditionally and did whatever they could for us!!! They always had all our favs at holidays and that’s what Lilly loved!! I could go by on and on Lilly meant so much to me!! She had a warm sole and a big heart and just loved her family!!! We as her family the Kelly’s will miss her kind heart dearly!! I love you Lilly and will miss you so much!!!!! 💕❤️
Caroline Frattasio
left a message on February 15, 2023:
So sorry to hear about Lillie’s passing. She was such a kind hearted lovely woman who cared
So for her family so deeply. May she RIP with John Kitty and all her family who have left before her.
Love Caroline “Kelly” Frattasio
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Liz Kelly Leaman
left a message on February 15, 2023:
Lilly was a beautiful person inside and out. I remember her singing when I was a small child living in Dorchester. She had a sweet angelic voice. Lilly was a loving aunt to all of us. May she rest in eternal peace with John and all of her family.
The Weiner Family
left a message on February 14, 2023:
Deepest Sympathy
Elizabeth A Merrill
left a message on February 14, 2023:
Lilly, May Flowers always line your path..May songbirds serenade you in Heaven God Bless your gentle soul. May you find peace with God in Heaven..Your niece,in Beautiful Exeter, New Hampshire. Love you Lilly
Elizabeth "Anne"Merrill
left a message on February 14, 2023:
one of my favorite Memories of my Aunt Lilly was when I was little growing up in Boston her and husband John. Would go to eat dinner at "Top of the Hub"restaurant and bring us home Lobster or a beautiful meal .My Mom,Kitty especially loved it!
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