I can’t begin to tell you how much I will miss you my dear friend Derek, always there with the biggest smile and that cheeky little glint in his eye, there for advice for all or a shoulder to cry on, with a story to tell and a laugh and joke, what a beautiful sole, the kindest most warm hearted gentleman I’d ever met, you let me into your life and gave me such a special gift the friendship of you and your gorgeous family that I will value always. Sleep tight my dear friend, Love you loads Helen xxxx

Derek Costello aka Dec as I called him were do I start husband.father to my wonderful wife and a amazing granddad to my 2 sons. There's one memory that always sticks in mind of dec about 13 years ago all the family went to Crete (stallis) and we decided to go in the mountains on quad bikes just me him and and my eldest son brad I spent about 5 hours of quality time with a top bloke.I couldn't have ask for a better father in law he will be sorely missed. RIP DEC LOVE ......MAGxx

Derek was a lovely man who I only knew for a short time ,( just over a year ) when I visited him at home on a weekly basis as part of the district nursing team from Denton Turret. Every Thursday he would tell me the most wonderful stories . He had a bubbly, hilarious, witty, way of words and I could have listened to him for hours . Derek never complained, he fought his illness with a very courageous attitude and was always very positive . His love for his family shone through when he talked about them to me , And I'm sure he will always be with them wherever they go . Unfortunately I won't be able to attend his funeral as I will be in Lanzarote but I will raise a glass of vino to him on 31 st January at 12 noon and I will be thinking of Pat, Kerry and the rest of the family . Sleep tight lovely gentleman , i will miss you Sue Xxxxx