We are sad to announce the death of our Hibernian Sister, Carol Gillen Costello.

Please stop and say a prayer for Carol and the Gillen/Costello Family.
As Carol goes off to Tir N’ anOg. Tir N’anOg is the place of the Blessed. There is no pain. There is no sorrow. There is only great joy. Weep but briefly for your loved one, for by now Carol has obtained a pleasure that is unattainable on this Earthly Realm. For by now our sister Carol has seen the face of God. She is at peace.

 Carol served as President of New York County Division 29 of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians (LAOH) and was an active member of the Knights of St. Patrick. She served as Corresponding Secretary for the Irish Institute, and was also a life member of the Cathedral Club of Brooklyn and Queens. As a lifelong educator Carol served four terms as President of the Irish American Heritage and Cultural Committee, New York City Board of Education, where she Chaired/Co-Chaired their Annual St. Patrick’s event at City Hall.  Carol served as Treasurer of the NYC St. Patrick’s Parade and Affiliation Committee with distinction and was an outspoken advocate for all things Irish American, especially her beloved New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

 In addition, Carol served as a member of the Board of Directors for The Queens Historical Society. Carol is retired from the Department of Education, New York City where she worked as a: Teacher, Staff Developer, Curriculum Developer, Workshop Coordinator and Executive Assistant to the Superintendent of all the Bronx High Schools for 8 years, before serving as School Principal for 10 years.

 Our sincerest condolences to Carol’s family; her son Michael Costello, wife Heather, and her cherished granddaughters Amanda & Karina. She is also survived by her sister Rose Gillen Collins and her brothers Neil and James Gillen.

Funeral arrangements: Visitation at Lindenhurst Funeral Home on Thursday 7-9 pm and Friday 2-4pm and 7-9pm, Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, 9:30 AM at Corpus Christi Church, 31-30 31^st St. Woodside, Interment to follow at Maple Grove Cemetery.

 The LAOH, The NYC Parade Committee, and AOH will assemble at 7:30pm on Friday evening for our prayer service – please wear your sashes.