Louis J. Costella passed away peacefully at home on June 24, 2019, at the age of 76. Born October 28, 1942 to the late Angeline and Louis Costella. Beloved brother to Maria C. Parker and brother-in-law to Thomas M. Parker. Godson of his loving Aunt Margaret Prevost. Will be greatly missed by his only niece and nephew, Kayla and Drew Russell, and by many cousins. Louis was a resident of St. Bernard Parish for 66 years, where he worked at Winn-Dixie, ushered at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church, was a member of The Knights of Columbus, and attended the St. Bernard Council on Aging. Louis was a part of the ARC of New Orleans family for many years. Louis enjoyed watching his favorite sports teams. He was an athlete in the Special Olympics and Senior Olympics. Louis loved everyone he met in his lifetime, and received much love in return. A donation to ARC of New Orleans, St. Bernard Council on Aging, or The American Cancer Society is requested, in lieu of flowers. A gathering of family and friends will be held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue Street, in Chalmette, on Tuesday, July 9, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. A memorial service will be held in honor of Louis at 11 a.m. He will be laid to rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. To sign and view the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com