Birth date: Jan 29, 1946 Death date: Mar 6, 2018
ROSE MARIE CZERNY (COSTELLO), age 72, of Madisonville, LA, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 in Lakeview Hospital. Born on January 29, 1946 to James A. and Ebba S. Costello. Beloved wif Read Obituary
When I was asked if I would like to write something to be read at the service for Rose, I thought "What can I say about this beautiful woman that people didn't already know"? As I pondered this question it came to me that I would like to share with everyone what it was like to grow up with Rose.
Rose was the big sister and she took that role seriously. She was a leader and I was her follower, although sometimes that leadership didn't take us in the right direction. Like when we would go to the junk yard to climb on the old cars, or to the sand and gravel company to climb the mounds of sand, or the railroad tracks to look for little metal crosses, or down the river bank to play in the river. We couldn't understand why mom didn't want us at these fun places. We lived across the street from a big playground. Some would say this was great, but it had its disadvantages. Like when we wanted to go play with our friends and mom said we had to take our baby brother with us. This didn't stop Rose though, not one bit. She took her belt off and strapped him into a swing so we could play. It worked well for awhile until mom walked out the front door. Then there was the time when we were again given the job of watching John. Rose thought it would be a good idea to put him in the back of a Gimbels furniture delivery truck so we could play. Who walked around the corner? Mom, of course. All in all we survived our childhood and as the years passed she not only was my big sister but my rock and my best friend. She was my Maid of Honor and took the time to hand make my beautiful wedding gown. She was Godmother for each of my sons when they were born. I knew that if anything would ever happen to me I wanted Rose to raise my boys. She taught me to drive and do a 3-point turn so I would pass my driver's test. Although Chuck's job forced them to relocate to other states we remained close. If I needed advice or just a chance to talk I knew all I had to do was pick up the phone and Rose would be on the other end.
When the time came for me to let her go I wasn't ready. But God had other plans. He saw that it was time to end her suffering and take her home. I know we will be together again, but until then there will be a huge void in my life and an emptiness in my heart that can't be filled. Rest in peace my beautiful sister. Until we meet again I will love you to infinity and beyond.
Kathy (Costello) Rud
Rose's "Beautiful Babies". She loved these grandkids so much, and enjoyed every minute they were near.
Rose's Baby Pic
Rose & Kathy
OK Rosie. Many relatives, friends and your family have celebrated St Patrick's Day to your memory with a toast. In many cases several toasts of Irish whiskey. In a few cases way too many toasts!! I know you thought that was great, but can you send down to us a few blessings to make the morning after headaches go away?
