Vincent Costello dies at 76; Costello founded Costello's Ace Hardware, starting with one store and ending up with more than 25. The Costello Family outside their Deer Park Ace Hardware Store. From left: Vincent Costello father of Bobby, Joey, Michael and their sister Jaime Maloney. Costello's Ace Hardware has been rapidly growing since Vincent Costello purchased the original store and founded the company. (September 17, 2013). Newsday / Audrey C. Tiernan bzCOST0607_Costello-Obit