NATICK: Lillian J. (Patuto) Costello, age 81, a longtime Natick resident, died peacefully surrounded by family on Monday morning, April 15, 2013, at the MetroWest Medical Center in Natick. She was the devoted mother of seven and wife of the late Robert E. Costello for 46 years.
Born in Newton on February 4, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Francescopaolo and Francesca (Tedeschi) Patuto. She was raised in Newton and was a graduate of Our Lady Help of Christians School.
Lillian and Robert were married in 1953, and lived in West Newton prior to settling in Natick five years later. Employed as a waitress throughout much of her adult life, Lillian had worked several years at the Red Coach Grille in Wayland before joining the crew at Marconi’s in Ashland. When Marconi’s closed in 2000, she had been with the restaurant for 38 years. Lillian’s life centered greatly on her family and she was a steadfast and caring friend.
Predeceased by Robert in August 1999, she is survived by their seven children, Robert E. Costello, Jr. and his wife Pamela of Natick, Donna G. Gladney of Medway, John J. Costello of Natick, Edward A. Costello of Natick, Sharon F. Matuewezski and her husband Ron of WI, Patrick M. Costello and his wife Sharon of Mattapoisett, and Richard A. Costello and his wife Dorothy of CA; 13 grandchildren, John, Gina, Christina, Jennifer, David, Mark, Michael, Jeffrey, Sean, Alicia, Katie, Alex, and Christian; and two great-granddaughters, Isabella and Emily. She was also the sister of the late Peter, Anthony, and Patsy Patuto.
A private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady Help of Christians Church, 573 Washington Street, Newton, and she will be laid to rest beside her husband at the Massachusetts National Cemetery at Bourne. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lillian’s memory to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701 or the charity of one’s choice.