I am sorry to share the news that Brendan Costello, who taught in the English Department for 17 years, has passed away after several months of health challenges. An alumnus of our MFA in Creative Writing and a winner of the English Department’s Irwin and Alice Stark Award for short fiction and Goodman Award for graduate essay, Brendan was a much loved part of the City College writing community. Beyond City College he was an active member of the James Joyce Society, organizing annual Bloomsday reading events, and of the Irish American Writers and Artists Association. Brendan was also host and producer of “The Largest Minority,” a disability affairs radio show on WBAI.

Brendan dedicated himself to fostering a welcoming, thoughtful learning environment for his students. He lived a life of service and meaning.

A memorial will be held this Saturday, February 8 (https://www.mchoulfuneralhome.com/book-of-memories/5544689/Costello-Brendan/index.php).

On behalf of the college, I wish to extend our deepest sympathy to everyone who loved and worked with Brendan, on this campus and beyond.

Sincerely,

Vincent Boudreau
President