Background
Costello, Gerald Michael was born on May 17, 1931 in Utica, New York, United States. Son of Michael Francis and Catherine Theresa (O'Malley) Costello.
Costello, Gerald Michael was born on May 17, 1931 in Utica, New York, United States. Son of Michael Francis and Catherine Theresa (O'Malley) Costello.
Student, Fordham University, 1953. Bachelor, University Notre Dame, 1952. Doctor of Letters (honorary), St. John's University, 1997.
Reporter, Paterson (New Jersey) News, 1953-1958; editor, Suburban Trends, Riverdale, New Jersey, 1958-1962; news editor, The Advocate, Newark, New Jersey, 1962-1964; assistant suburban editor, The Herald-News, Passaic, New Jersey, 1964-1966; managing editor, The Beacon, Paterson, 1966-1981; editor in chief, Catholic New York, New York City, 1981-1991; retired, consultant editor, Catholic New York, New York City, 1991-1996. Board directors The Christophers, New York City, since 1980, Carroll Public Company, Washington.
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Served with United States Army, 1953-1955.
Married Jane Hansen Van Saun, December 18, 1954. Children: Nancy Rishty, Eileen Marx, Michael, Brian, John, Robert.