Obituary of Hubert M. Costigan

"Hubert M. Costigan, Jr., (Scooby-Doo), 48, of Eames Place died February 14, at the family home in Amherst, where he has lived for the past 13 years. Born in Northampton, August 31, 1958, he was the son of the late Hubert M., Sr., and Lillian (Tidlund) Costigan. Hubert has lived in Amherst all of his life and was a graduate of Amherst Regional High School. He spent most of his working career as a truck driver for the Coca Cola Company, most recently working out of Greenfield. In his leisure, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating and motorcycling. He also had a skill for fixing and building vehicles. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 16 years, Arlene (Rozell) Costigan, his daughters Rebecca and Suzanna, both of Hadley, along with his step daughters, Ginger Martin of Southampton, Ruby Toledo of Amherst, and Rayne Reynolds of Easthampton. He also leaves his precious grandson, along with 10 step grandchildren. The family also wishes to express their gratitude to the caregivers at Cooley Dickinson Hospice, and especially to Mark Lange for the many hours he spent caring for Hubert. The family will be celebrating his life privately at their home and for those who wish, donations may be made in his memory to VNA & Hospice of Cooley Dickinson, 168 Industrial Drive, Northampton, 01060."