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Matthew L. Costarella, 21

Matthew Luis Costarella, 21, of Cabbage Hill, Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2012 unexpectedly.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Louise A. Antonetti, and Matthew T. Costarella and step-mother, Leigh.

Matthew attended Sacred Heart School and graduated from Phoenix Academy.  He was in the US Navy Reserves.  He was very active at Family Life Community Church of Lancaster and was passionate in leading people to the Lord.  Matthew was a very good cook and liked sushi.  He loved the beach and enjoyed being outdoors, running, swimming, frisbee golf and rollerblading with his father.

The name of Matthew means the gift from God, and he truly was a gift and the best son a mother could ask for. Matthew loved spending time with his family and friends.

Surviving in addition to his parents, Matthew and Louise, is his son; Jonathan S. Costarella; 3 brothers; Aaron M. Drumm, Alexander M. Colon and Nelson A. Martinez; maternal grandfather; Luis L. Antonetti; and paternal grandmother; Anne F. Costarella all of Lancaster.  He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother; Dolly L. Spece-Antonetti and paternal grandfather; Eugene V. Costarella.

A Funeral Service will be held at 2 PM on Monday, September 10, 2012 at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King St., Lancaster, PA 17602 with Minister Sandra L. Dean officiating.  A viewing will be held from 12noon-2 PM at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Matthew’s memory for his son, Jonathan, to Belco Community Credit Union, 454 South Duke Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 or 201 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603.  To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 717-393-9661

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Our most deepest condolences to all of Matthews family. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.

Fondly
Bob & Tracy Artus

Louise & family, my thoughts and prayers are with you’s at this difficult time. May God watch over you all.

Amy Rivera

My deepest condolences go out to Matthews family. I had the opportunity to work with Matthew here in the Navy Reserves, and my heart is deeply saddened by the news of his passing. He was such a happy, personable young man, and it was an honor to serve with him. I extend my prayers to the family.

My family’s thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. Please know we are all thinking of you. May God Be With You.

God Bless ,
Linda Boone and family.

My name is Dee Shultz, I worked with Matt. I am sorry sorry about your tragic loss. Matt was a very kind and gentle person. I am very glad to have known him.His smile and kindness will be missed. God Bless You all.

Louise, Dear Sweet Louise…My love and prayers are with you. May you find solace in the beautiful memories of your beautiful son. I am here for you…a phone call away…Much love to you, Sweet Woman..

Liz Roy
(Amanda and Meredith’s mother)

Dear Louise

How my heart goes out to you. I remember Matthew well. And I remember your love for him. My thoughts are with you.

Sincerest thoughts
Terri Kaufman

Dear Louise,
Words cannot express the sadness we feel with this tragedy.  He was a special child and you will have to rely on your faith and the promise of seeing him again.  Please be assured of our prayers to help sustain you.
The Lobeck Family
Mark, Jane and children

Louise,
Thinking and Praying for you at this terribly sad time.

Shawn and Renee Reinfried

Matt,Leigh and family, Thoughts and prayers coming your way during this very tough time.
Bob & Cathy Blantz

Rest in peace Matthew as you go with the Lord. We love you and will keep you in our hearts forever. Louise and Matt, you shared something together that the rest of us were blessed to be a part of.

Love
Missy Newcomer-Morales, Mickey, Deryk and the rest of the Newcomer and Morales family

Louise & family – my thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time. Regards,

Maria DeAngelis-Bowman

Louise, & Family

Our Prayers are with you all. Matthew grow from a little boy we know to a GREAT young Man any mother would be proud of.

The Zook Family

We are praying for you all, we never met Matthew but, Louise talked about him all the time, her love for him was great.

Charlie and Ingrid Seaman

Matt, Leigh and the rest of the Costarella Family, our deepest sympathy to all of you, May God place his hands upon you and help you through this very difficult time. Thinking of you…….STEVE AND SHEILA BAIR

My condolences to the family of Matt, I really didn’t know him much.but the short time that I worked with him he was a simple guy with a great heart and always talked about his son we are all going to miss him. I also just lost my younger brother and he really gave me great words of wisdom.RIP Matt

Dear Louise, so sorry to hear of Matthew’s passing. You will be in our prayers as you go through this difficult journey.

Lonny & Cindy

we wil pray for your family, sincerly, Patrick and Tina Rhoads.

May God be with you and your family in this time of need.

My family’s thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. Please know we are all thinking of you. May God Be With You.

Sincerely,
Robin Wise and Family

"What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget"

Me

Matt,Leigh and the rest of the Costerella family – My prayers and sympathy are with you and your families at this time. I only remember meeting Matt as a very small child and now he is with the Lord. He will be with us in spirit and always remembered.

Staphanie Jaczynski

This message goes out to the family of a young man I got to know while serving with him in the United States Navy. Matt always cracked jokes and could make people laugh. He always made me laugh when I didn’t want to. I will definitely miss those times. Family let it be known that tho Matthew is no longer with us in the living he will always be in our hearts and minds everyday for the rest of our lives. May you find solace and comfort in these trying times ahead. God Bless the family and also Matt’s everlasting spirit.

Deepest Sympathies,
Roderick Artis

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