Bayonne in Hudson County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Paul J. Costello Memorial Bocce Court

Remembering "Paulie"

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 10, 2021

1. Paul J. Costello Memorial Bocce Court Marker

Inscription. Established the first outdoor bocce court in Bayonne and was the first president of the Summer Outdoor Bocce League, sponsored by the City of Bayonne. Paul's ability to communicate with people was instrumental throughout his long and distinguished community service that spanned over six decades. He was a founding member of the 50/50 Club a social and athlete club constructed by veterans after World War II on a Zabriskie Avenue. He was also an umpire for various city softball and baseball leagues for over 50 years. His motto was "it's all about the kids" something he lived every day of his life.

Erected 2020 by City of Bayonne.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Parks & Recreational Areas • Sports.

Location. 40° 38.713′ N, 74° 7.627′ W. Marker is in Bayonne, New Jersey, in Hudson County. It is on East 1st Street just east of Lord Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bayonne NJ 07002, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in New Jersey’s North Jersey,

in Greater Newark,

and in the New York City Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); St. James Hotel (approx. 0.4 miles away in New York); Lafeyette's Tour (approx. half a mile away in New York); Burial Place (approx. half a mile away in New York); Reformed Protestant Dutch Church (approx. half a mile away in New York); Five Brothers (approx. half a mile away in New York); Founding of the Dutch Church (approx. half a mile away in New York); Honoring the Life of Kenneth Joseph Tarantino (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bayonne.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 10, 2021

2. Paul J. Costello Memorial Bocce Court Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 277 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 11, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.