RIP: Tributes paid to Leitrim man 'you could always call on' after sudden passing

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Tributes have been paid to Kevin Costello from Drumshanbo, who passed away on Tuesday, November 3

Tributes are being paid following the sudden passing of a Leitrim man who has been described on RIP.ie condolences as someone “you could always call on if help or advise was needed.”

Kevin Costello from Derryhallagh, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim, suddenly at his residence on Tuesday, November 3.

Predeceased by his parents, Pat Joe and Kitty, his infant brother Gabriel and his sister Olive. Kevin will be deeply missed by his sister Mary and brother PJ, as well as his niece Emma and nephews Kevin, Jamie and Mark.

Reposing at Shivnan's Funeral Home, Ballyfarnon, on Tuesday (3rd November) from 5pm to 7pm followed by removal to St. Patrick's Church, Drumshanbo arriving at 7.30 pm.

Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday (4th November) at 12pm with burial afterwards in the New Cemetery.

Tributes left on RIP.ie have fondly remembered Kevin, with one mourner describing him as “ a lovely gentleman who was very intelligent and also very witty.”

Another recalled the good memories they shared with Kevin, “my deepest sympathy to the extended Costello family on the passing of Kevin, great memories of Kevin from watching premiership football to table quizzes, rest in peace Kevin. You will never walk alone.”

One person paid tribute from the US, writing, “It was with great sorrow that I found out this news last night Stateside. May Kevin be at peace and condolences to all the Costello family in these very sad days.”

Another mourner wrote, “we are shocked to hear of the sudden passing of Kevin. He definitely was one of a kind.”

May Kevin Rest in Peace.

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