MILFORD – John Larry Costigan Sr., 69, died April 7, 2013, at a Bangor health care facility. He was born Jan. 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 70s. 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; nine children, Michelle Gagnon of Golden, Colo., John L. Costigan Jr., and wife, Karen, of Milford, Kayla Cahill and husband, Tim, of Yarmouth, Kimberly Chamberlain of Scarborough, Tonya Wolfington and husband, Harry, of Hallowell, Belinda Kachel and husband, Eric, of Hingham, Mass., Randa Boyer of Hallowell, Casey Costigan and wife, Ursula, of Amesbury, Mass., and Nicole Costigan of Eliot; 15 grandchildren, Joshua Costigan and wife, Ashley and their daughter Chloe, Tyler Costigan, Morgan and Sean Cahill, Dylan Chamberlain, Harrison, Carylanne, Johnny and Francis Jack Wolfington, Christian and Carleigh Kachel, Jett and Harleigh Boyer and Charlotte and Norah Costigan; two sisters, Aleta Walsh and husband, Terry, of Milford and Sharon O’Donnell and husband, Clifford, of Orrington; special cousin, Winkle Burr and Francis Costigan Jr., both of Old Town; and 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 5-8 p.m. Thursday, at Birmingham Funeral Home, 438 Main St., Old Town, where a funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday. Burial will be later in the spring at Crocker Turn Cemetery, Greenfield. Memorial contributions may be made to 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.
John Larry Costigan Sr.
