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Funeral arrangements made for Mark Costello

Mark Costello Mark Costello - Courtesy Facebook

The family of Oklahoma Labor Commissioner Mark Costello announced funeral plans Monday evening.

Costello’s family posted a message on his Facebook page.

“The Costello Family feels blessed by the overwhelming expressions of kindness and compassion during this very difficult time.

Rosary and Funeral Mass for Labor Commissioner Mark Costello:
St. Monica Catholic Church-2001 N Western Ave Edmond Oklahoma 73012

Rosary - Friday August 28 at 6:30 pm
Funeral Mass - Saturday August 29 at 10 am"

Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin also took to social media on Monday to express her feelings on Costello’s death.

KRMG received statements from several state and local leaders.

"My wife and I are devastated by the loss of our friend, Mark Costello.  He was principled servant, deeply committed to his faith and to Oklahoma.  Our prayers are with Cathy and the Costello family." -Congressman Jim Bridenstine.

"We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Labor Commissioner Mark Costello. Mark was a true public servant for Oklahoma, and a friend of our state's business community. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family in this unimaginably difficult time." -President and CEO of the Tulsa Regional Chamber Mike Neal.

“I'm shocked and grief-stricken at the death of my friend Mark Costello. He was a man of honor, courage, and principle as well as a faithful, supportive, generous, and helpful husband, father, friend and public servant who was passionate about Oklahoma and its people. I ask that we all remember his family in our thoughts and prayers during this heartbreaking time.” -Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner Dana Murphy.

“Like most of us across the state, I am shocked and saddened by the passing of Labor Commissioner Mark Costello. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and to all who knew him.” – State Rep. Richard Morrissette, D-OKC, House District 92.

“I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Mark a long time. His leadership and statesmanship will be missed. Mary Jane and I grieve with his family as we all mourn his loss and celebrate his life. Mark was a tremendously dedicated public servant and an honorable man. We pray for his family as they struggle with this profound heartbreak and very personal pain.” -State Auditor Gary Jones.

“State Labor Commissioner Mark Costello was a kind, generous man.  He had a heart for public service and a sincere desire to institute good public policy.  We are all shocked and saddened by this tragedy.  Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and colleagues during this extremely difficult time.”—Senate Democratic Leader John Sparks, D-Norman.

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