Paul J. Costello of Billerica passed away at The Lahey Clinic of Burlington on Saturday, January 13th, 2007. He was only 45 years old. Born on April 18, 1961 in Cambridge, MA to the late John F. & Eleanor J. Ellie (Doran) Costello. Paul was raised in Malden & was a 1979 graduate of Northeast Vocational Technical High School. He was employed with Vacuum Barrier Corporation of Woburn for 28 years as a welder. Mr. Costello loved fresh water fishing, bow hunting, being outdoors & in the woods at his home in Colebrook, NH. He was an avid sportsman, enjoying golf, softball & skiing. He had a great sense of humor & will miss his dog Henry. He was the caring brother of John F. Costello of AZ, James M. Costello of Malden, Dianne M. Costello-Ford & her husband Martin of Melrose, David W. Costello of Malden, & Christine A. Kudlate & her husband Christopher of AZ. Uncle of 4 & great-uncle of 1. Funeral in the Gately Funeral Home 79 W. Foster St. Melrose on Fri., Jan. 19th at 11AM. Family & friends invited. Visiting hours Thurs. from 4-8PM. Internment will be private.