Daniel J. Costello, 70, of Bradford, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at the Bradford Regional Medical Center.

He was born on December 14, 1952 in Bradford to Rita A. Roberts Costello of Bradford and the late Patrick J. Costello.

He was a 1970 graduate of the former Bradford Central Christian.

Dan was a member of the St. Bernard Catholic Church, the Bradford Eagles club, a volunteer for the Big 30 Charities Classic where he was a past president, a member of former Moose club, a former midget football league coach and a former city councilman.  He loved his family dearly and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.  He loved travelling, boating, kayaking and being at the “yake”.  He was proud to follow in his dad’s footsteps and be known as Santa to many of the area children at Christmas time when he read the children’s letters to Santa on the radio.

He worked at his family’s former business “Seaward’s Variety Store” before being hired at the American Refining Group, where he worked until his retirement in 2018.

In addition to his mother, he is also survived by three children: Sean P. (Chelsey) Costello of Clover, SC, Stacy (Josh) Cobb of Bradford and Katie (Matt Morgan) Costello of Bradford; four siblings: Kevin Costello of Bradford, Betsy Costello of Bradford, Lisa Cagney of Silver Creek, NY and Marie Costello of Bradford; seven grandchildren: Makayla Costello, Madison Costello, Orion Morgan, Tenley Costello, Emily Cobb, Aria Morgan and Daniel P. Costello; his companion since 2014, Clare Pusateri, with whom he resided; his former wife and the mother of his children, Susan Beckwith of Covington and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one infant brother, Sean M. Costello.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 12, 2023 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Saturday in the St. Bernard Catholic Church with the Rev. James Gutting, the senior associate pastor as celebrant.

Memorial contributions in Dan’s memory can be made to the Big 30 Charities, P.O. Box 82, Bradford, PA  16701 or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.  

Online Condolences can be expressed at www.maschofuneral.com.