Joseph Ryan Costello

Also known as "Joey"

20 May 198120 January 2025

Passed away unexpectedly doing what he loved, in a place he loved on Monday, January 20, 2025, aged 43 years. Devoted and much-loved father of Tony (TJ), and August (Gus), and a loving partner to their mother Rebecca. Cherished son of Margaret and the late Geoff. Much loved brother of Melissa, Shon and Anna, and Dana and Tristan. An incredibly loved nephew, uncle and special friend to so many.

Heartfelt thanks to the rescue efforts of the Coast Guard and Rescue Helicopter for bringing Joey home. A celebration of Joey’s life will be held at Shone and Shirley Funeral Directors, 164 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson, on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at 11am.

Messages to the Costello Family can be sent c/- 164 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson 7011 or left at https://www.shoneandshirley.co.nz/tributes where the service will also be live streamed for those unable to attend.

Tributes

Rest in peace, Joey. Gone too soon. My heartfelt condolences to the family.

Brian MacMullan

Rebecca and the boys, Margaret, Dana and family - sending you kindest thoughts at such a incredibly difficult time. Much love Lydia, Craig & family xxx

Lydia

Condolences to Rececca, TJ ,Gus, Rebecca’s parents, Joey’s mother, brother, sisters and all the Costello family. Taken too young. We will look out for Rebecca and your lovely boys. Rest in peace Joey. Auntie Breda and Peter. Dublin.

Breda & Peter Tierney

Joey, we are sorry you had to leave this early. Thank you for the two beautiful boys you have left behind. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam uasal.

Mary and Ciarán

Time cut too short. Will miss the chats and jokes we always had, was looking forward to seeing you again in NZ, until next time. Rest easy.

Cam

We've had the pleasure of knowing Joey for many years through his relationship with beautiful Rebecca. We have such fond memories of hanging with you guys and all our kids in Santry. Joey you were truly a genuinely lovely person with a huge heart. We will all take care of Bex and The boys who will always know about their awesome super cool dad. And you will be looking over them forever. Forever young, forever loved. Fly high Joey 😢

Susie , Jono RJ Ans Rosie

Rest easy Joey. You are loved by all of us and you brought a warmth to the campground that made it home. Our time together was too short and I’ll hang on to those memories of karaoke, hot pools, pow laps, many campfires and good chats. Missing you man

T

Joey you will me massively missed, you were one of a kind. All out love to Rebecca ,TJ , Gus and all who knee and loved Joey xxxx

Michelle Timoney

What a beautiful service and a wonderful celebration of Joey’s life and his love for family and his two beautiful boys. RIP Joey, it was a pleasure to have met and known you. With love, Dee and Tadhg xxx

Deirdre Byrne

Hey Man Still think about seeing you randomly on the Abel Tasman start of the month, unfortunately we didn't get that beer bro but it was always good to have that yarn whenever I saw ya whether it was here in NZ or over in Ireland. You're a good man Joey and you lived life like it should be done man. 'Once a Lugie, always a Lugie mate, ill be having a beer or two for you bro.

Graham

I will always remember you mate, I still can't believe this is happening. You and Rebecca literally opened the doors of your house and let us meet your lovely family❤️. We met in Ireland, we both came here from different part of the world and I was incredibly lucky to meet you and work together. I will never forget you. Our deepest condolences to Rebecca, TJ, Gus.🙌❤️

Rodrigo & Alba

I still can’t quite believe it. Rest in peace Joey. My condolences to your whole family and your bigger friend family scattered all around the world. We’ll look after Rebecca, TJ and Gus for you. They’ll always know their Dad. Mairéad, Niall, Saorlaith and Réidín xx

Mairéad Fitzgerald

Bro you touched so many people in your life, truly one of a kind. I will cherish our memories together from the Fernie flat. Keep riding hard like you always do my bro. Yeooooww!

Nick Moore

Deepest condolences to Joeys whānau and friends. Like all I was shocked to hear the news. I had not seen Joey for a while but last time I did it was on the track close to where Joey passed. He had a solid group of friends during his time on the two year Adventure tourism programme, all rascals but like Joey all turned out to be excellent humans beings. Live life to the fullest whānau. Moe mai rā Joey. Todd

Todd Jago

I think clouds are like Champagne Powder! We will see us a again . Don't worry about a Thing Cause every Thing gonna be allright ...........,.................. Sayin' , this ist my massage to you

Martin " Pani" Panwinkler

I’ll always remember you for your calming way of greeting me and always with that big hug. Some great times had between Fernhill and Bird Place, QT. Will be there for Bec and your boys all the days ahead . I’m sure you’ll be looking down on them from whatever mountain you’re perched. Rest in Peace Joey.

Zita

Joey was a one of a kind, he had an infectious warmth about him and genuine empathy towards others. He will be missed

Angus

Joey, you were one the kindest, most genuine and brilliant characters I ever had the pleasure of meeting. I keep thinking about you walking through the door or calling me up and saying “alright bud!” in that chilled, calming tone of voice. Love and miss you so much, hopefully you’ve found your spot on the mountain up there, until I see you again, fly high buddy

Ash

Forever fond memories of you Joey. Your passing is truly heartbreaking. I'm glad to have known you and will be thinking of the family who will be missing you the most. Love always.

Camilla

My deepest condolences go to family and children. It's such a shame another beautiful soul has been taken from us far to soon. You will be very missed by so many people I'm am glad to have known you and hung out with you back in the roller disco days lol grate memories and down the ramp every weekend until we meet again friend at the pearly gates rip brother

Johno

Joey you were taken far too soon, I know you’ll be looking down on the boys and we’ll be here for them and Bec every step of the way x

Wenna Hicks

Our deepest condolences to Rebecca, TJ, Gus and the Costello family on the passing of Joey. Joey was always such a kind person and he will be so missed, especially by his beautiful boys. Rest in peace Joey xx

Brian, Alison and Finn

A beautiful gentle soul that has passed too soon. I am forever grateful to have met him.

Devorah Reeves

Heartbroken for your loss. Joey will be remembered for his free spirit and calming presence, this will live on through your beautiful boys. Thinking of you all xx

Ruth, Gary & Joy

Our sincere sympathies to You all on the sudden passing of Joey. Taken far too young. Thinking of you all especially Rebecca, TJ & little Gus at this very sad time.

Deirdre & Alan Wade

Our hearts go out to all Joey's family, he was one of a kind with a heart as large as his character. You will be missed my friend but never forgotten.

Dean & Victoria Dawes

So shocked to hear of Joey's untimely passing. Gone to soon from his lovely boys and Rebecca Mum,and siblings. May his gentle soul rest in peace and God bring comfort to his boys, Rebecca and all the Costello family and his many friends. RIP. ❤

Teresa, Paul & Sean

We have been shocked and heartbroken since hearing the news about Joey. He was such a genuine and lovely guy, a truly gorgeous soul who had a unique and wonderful way of living life. We feel fortunate and privileged to have known him. Our thoughts and love go to Rebecca, TJ and Gus and all of Joey's family at this time. We will miss you Joey, may you rest easy, we love you x

Tim, Roisin, Rose, Conor and Tadhg

Our paths only crossed a couple of times but you were such a kind hearted, beautiful soul. My thoughts are with your friends and family at this time. Rest in peace Joey x

Belinda

Shocked and saddened to hear of Joeys passing. Condolences to his family and friends. I worked with Joey in Dublin at Microsoft. I will remember him as a proud Kiwi with an adventurous spirit. Rest in peace Joey.

Vinny Donohoe

Rebecca your beautiful boys Timoney and Costello family we are heartbroken for your loss. Joey was a lovely guy with a lovely smile and we are so delighted to have got the chance to visit you all in Nelson last January. We made lovely memories and beautiful photos that we will cherish.. Rest in peace Joey.

Louise & Nigel Dale

Rest in Peace Joey. Fly high with the angels. We will miss you dearly. You will always be in our thoughts. Xxx. Deepest condolences' to the Timoney and Costello Families. May you all find strength and comfort in each other.

Elaine Mc

condolences from the Teece family. We are shocked and saddened to hear the passing of Joey. We are praying for all the family. God Bless everyone.

Joey Costello

You were taken too soon Joey. Please watch over Rebecca & the boys. We will keep your memory and pictures in our conversations with the boys in hope they will find comfort in the lovely memories ye shared. Your spirit will definitely be with us all through your beautiful sons TJ & Gus. Rest in peace Joey

Carrie & Ronan

We will never forget you Joey! U will always be with us especially when we are riding! Rest in peace Bro!

Leiti

There’s so many great stories and memories I have with Joey from our time working at Remarks and living together in Queenstown. I will cherish those forever. Glad we had a catch up when you were down here in September. Gone to soon, I’ll miss you buddy.

Nate Hedwig

I can’t believe your gone Joe! Such good times together over the last 14 years, from Queenstown to Dublin. Holidays, festivals, golf, snowboarding, kitesurfing and watching sport together. You were one of my best mates here in Dublin and a really good mate you were to have. Joey was extremely funny, kind, laid back, humble, genuine and adventurous. I feel extremely privileged to have known you. You are already sorely missed my friend. I wish you weren’t taken from us so soon and that we had been able to say goodbye. Rest in peace now. You will never be forgotten. X

Andrew Brogan

Shone & Shirley, hi could you edit my original tribute please. My name is Sean Reilly, not Sean Reill. Thanks.

Sean Reilly

Rest in Peace Joey. Will always remember the good times we shared at work.

Sean Reill
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