Sydney
It is with broken hearts that we, the family announce the passing of our beloved father, husband, grandfather, brother and uncle, William ‘Brian’ Costigan, age 70, on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on December 21, 1953, in Sydney, Brian was a son of the late Michael and Agnes (Whelan) Costigan.
Brian worked as an Electrician operating his own company “Conary Enterprises” in Cape Breton until the opportunity arose to work at Bruce Power Plant in Ontario. He spent many years working there where Brian and Debbie had many good times spending their evenings out on the town with the “boys from work”. He prided himself on the work he had done and passing down his vast knowledge to those who would later follow in his footsteps.
After retirement, Brian enjoyed telling stories, sharing his life experiences with his friends and family about his time at work, raising his children, the places he had been, the “butter” he forgot at the store, nights out at bingo or the casino and dancing with his wife, Debbie to their favourite song “The still of the night”. Brian was so proud of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Whenever Brian seen them, whether it be an hour, day or week, his eyes would fill with tears of pride and happiness to see them. He wasn’t shy to let anyone, and everyone know “that’s my boy or girl!”. Brian was also a proud member of the Holy Redeemer church in Whitney Pier.
Brian was kind, funny and his heart was bigger than he was. No matter who walked through the doors, they were treated like family and with that came his many names that he was proud of such as big guy, dad, pup, papa and pops.
Brian is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Debbie; son, Brian Costigan and daughters, Tonya (Ross) Costigan- Covey, April Costigan, Michelle Tortola, and Deborah (Robbie) Mills. Brian was a proud grandfather to 20 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He will also be forever missed by his sisters, Peggy, Mary, Marie, Martha, Lorriane, Nancy (Wayne), Linda (Murdock), Helen (George) and brothers, Michael (Pat), Joe (Elizabeth) and John (Meridith).
Besides his parents, Brian is predeceased by his sisters, Brenda, Mary and Beatrice; brothers, Tom, Sam and brothers-in-law, Arno, Chalmers, Phil and Jimmy.
The family would like to extend their sincerest thanks to the 4A nurses, doctors and sitters from Osprey Angels and Marizone. Your compassion, care, patience and knowledge have not gone unnoticed, and we will forever be thankful for all you have done for us during Brian’s stay.
Visitation for the late Brian Costigan will be held at the Pier Community Funeral Home, Whitney Pier, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church Street) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Holy Redeemer Church on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 10 a.m. with Fr. Paul Murphy officiating. Interment will take place Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks.
Donations in memory of Brian may be made to Holy Redeemer Building Fund.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
To Mike – Sorry to hear the news of the passing of your brother, Brian.
May he rest in peace!
From: Cathy and Alvin Croken
To Nancy and family my sincere condolences on the passing of your brother.
From: Debra MacPherson
So sorry to hear this Debbie and family! Thinking of you all! 💔
Dear Debbie, Tonya, Marie, and all of Brian’s family; we are so sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest condolences & prayers 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼
Debbie sorry for loss, Brian was a great guy my deepest condolences to the family.
He has always been a good man and loved by all. I am sure he must be keeping everyone on toes in heaven with his witty humor. What a wonderful soul gone to God’s home now. My deepest condolences Aunt Debbie.
Abbie and I send our deepest sympathy. We love him and will miss him. We have fond memories of him and his infectious personality.
You are at peace and will be sadly missed
I am so very sorry for your huge loss, my condolences to Tonya and family 💔💔💔
Take heart dear. May God grant the family the fortitude to bear the loss. May the soul of Mr Brian Costigan and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God Rest In Peace, Amen.
I wish to extend my sincere and heartfelt condolences to all of the Costigan and extended family.
Sorry for your loss your in my thoughts and prayers
Peggy Marie Mary Mike and family so very sorry for your loss deepest sympathy to you all. From Frank Kokocki and Pat Jones
RIP dear brother. Your job on Earth is now finished. You will be missed here. Please pray for us all..🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Brian had a beautiful heart and shared it so freely with others. Memories of him, his warm hugs and especially his love will always make me smile and remind me of how important any act of kindness is in our world. Love you to the heavens Uncle Brian. ❤️🩹
Debbie and family, we are so very sorry to hear of Brian’s passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. RIP Brian❤️
Oh my we are sorry to hear of Brian’s passing God be with all the families rose and bill
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all Rip
Deb , Tonya and family !
So sorry to hear of Brian’s passing ! Bri will always have a special place in my heart – one of my fave patients! It was a pleasure to care for and have many conversations with him during his stay on 4b ! Always loved how he lit up while talking about ” my girl ! Tonya ” and his beautiful wife Debbie!
Sending love and so many hugs !!
Tonya and family,So sorry to read of your loss.
Sorry for your loss Debbie & family my condolences
Sincerest condolences to the Costigan family on Brian’s passing.
Worked with Brian for 8 years, he had a great sense of humour always telling a good joke or two and had great stories to share. Sometimes they were so good that HR would have loved them. Brian will be missed.
So Sorry for your loss, my thoughts & prayers are with you all
Brain was a great guy and a hard worker
Prayers and condolences to the family
My thoughts and most sincere sympathies are extended to all family members and friends.
Sending our deepest sympathy to all family 💕 & friends. 💐💐💐💐
Doddy & Bobby Keel
So sorry to hear that Brian has passed. Dave and I sent our heartful sympathy.
Dear brother Brian, you are no longer suffering. We will miss and always be thinking of you , RIP
My heartfelt condolences to the Costigan family. I am so sorry for your loss. Brian was such a wonderful person May he R.I.P.
Debbie and Family.
So sorry to hear of your loss of Brian.
You have always been a good friend and neighbor.
You know where I am Deb if I can help.
May his soul rest in peace. Treasure your memories and God Bless.
Hugs
Greta Nearing
Debbie and Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Brian was a very special person who will be missed by so many people. We were all blessed to have him share his time with us in this world. May he rest in peace with our Lord.
Mike & Family ,
Sorry For Your Loss
Heartfelt Condolences to the Costigan family
So sorry for your loss. He was a great and wonderful man and grandfather
Sharon and I send our sincere condolences to the Costigan family on Brian’s passing. We are sorry that we were unable to attend the wake or service. May he rest in peace.