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1954

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

James A. McAlister Funerals & Cremation

1620 Savannah Highway

Charleston, South Carolina

UPCOMING SERVICE

Visitation

May 8, 2026

10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Holy Spirit Catholic Church

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Dorothy Costello Obituary

Costello, Dorothy , 71, of Kiawah Island died December 21, 2025. Arrangements by James A. McAlister Funeral Home.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Dec. 24, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Dorothy Costello

May

8

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Holy Spirit Catholic Church

3871 Betsy Kerrison Pkwy, Johns Island, SC 29455

May

8

Service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Holy Spirit Catholic Church

3871 Betsy Kerrison Parkway, Johns Island, SC 29455

Funeral services provided by:

James A. McAlister Funerals & Cremation

1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC 29407

Memories and Condolences
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4 Entries

Grove of 100 Memorial Trees

Ed + Barbara Wolynec

Planted Trees

Eniko

December 29, 2025

Dot was such a positive lady! She was part of our Bikers Babes and will be missed!
She stayed strong for so long!!
Rest in Peace Dot.
Condolences to your family.

Leslie Boylan

December 28, 2025

We are so sorry to hear about Dot. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this time.

Barbara Kelly

December 27, 2025

Dot was a joy to know and she always had a laugh ready for all occasions, especially the pluff mud during golf. I will miss your enthusiasm and love for life.

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