John Larry Costigan Sr Obituary (1944 - 2013)

John Larry Costigan Sr. Milford-John Larry Costigan Sr., 69, died April 7, 2013 at a Bangor Health Care facility. He was born January 31, 1944 in Old Town, the only son of John D. and Mona E. (Chaples) Costigan. Larry graduated from Old Town High School in 1961 as an all star athlete with scholarship offers for football and basketball. After attending a three year apprenticeship, he chose to start his family and career as an Ironworker. He was a member of Local 496 where he met lifelong friends. His work took him throughout New England and to New York City where he worked on the World Trade Center in the 70’s. He continued his career in Ironwork until retirement at age 50. After retirement, he dedicated time to caring for his parents. He was a very strong man and showed his strength throughout his long battle with cancer and its side-effects. His movie-star looks and the sparkle in his eye will always be remembered by those who met him and knew him well. A generous man of few words, he was a wall of strength when needed. He is survived by his wife Margaret “Patti” (Sullivan) Costigan; 9 children Michelle Gagnon of Golden, CO, John L. Costigan Jr., and his wife Karen of Milford, Kayla Cahill and her husband Tim of Yarmouth, Kimberly Chamberlain of Scarborough, Tonya Wolfington and her husband Harry of Hallowell, Belinda Kachel and her husband Eric of Hingham, MA, Randa Boyer of Hallowell, Casey Costigan and his wife Ursula of Amesbury, MA and Nicole Costigan of Eliot; 15 grandchildren Joshua Costigan and his wife Ashley and their daughter Chloe, Tyler Costigan, Morgan & Sean Cahill, Dylan Chamberlain, Harrison, Carylanne, Johnny, & Francis Jack Wolfington, Christian & Carleigh Kachel, Jett & Harleigh Boyer, Charlotte & Norah Costigan, two sisters Aleta Walsh and her husband Terry of Milford & Sharon O’Donnell and her husband Clifford of Orrington; special cousin Winkle Burr of Old Town and Francis Costigan, Jr ., many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents and sister, Dorine DeSchmidt. The family wishes to express a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Ritter and Old Town Family Practice for their excellent care and kindness. Friends may call 5-8PM Thursday at the Birmingham Funeral Home 438 Main Street, Old Town where a funeral service will be conducted 11AM Friday. Burial will be later in the spring at Crocker Turn Cemetery, Greenfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22718 Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or www.cancer.org Notes of condolence may be left at www.birminghamfuneralhome.com