Laurie Costello

Laurie Costello of Albany, NY died on January 23, 2026.  She spent the first 40 years of her life in Pearl River, NY, graduating from Pearl River High School in 1974.

Laurie's passions were reading, crafting and anything to do with flowers.  She had beautiful gardens at her

home in Albany and won many awards for her flower arrangements and creations.

Laurie is predeceased by her parents William and Lois Costello of Pearl River and her sister Phyllis Costello

Collura. She is survived by her sister Pat and her nephew and nieces Ryan, Anna, Georgia, Julia and Erica and many cousins and friends. She is also survived by her beloved companion, her dog Elliott.

Informal memorials are planned for Friday, Feb 6 from 4-6 PM at the Pearl River Hilton and Saturday, Feb 7

from 1-3 PM at her home in Albany.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Joe Raso Hospice Residence in New City, NY, Community Hospice Foundation in Albany, NY or the charity of your choice.