Michael Deliso

OXFORD – Michael G. Deliso, 100, of Dudley Road, died Sunday, May 22, 2016, at the Sandalwood Center in Oxford. He was predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Frances V. (Pipito) Deliso who died in 2003. He is survived by three daughters, Virginia A. Oberg, Michele F. Shugrue, and Janette M. Gabriel; one brother, Charles Deliso; two sisters, Grace Ferara and Mary Johnston; 7 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and many nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by three brothers, Benjamin Deliso, Joseph Deliso and John Deliso; and two sisters, Ann Ciniglio and Rose Carauana. He was born in Ozone Park, NY, son of the late Clement and Virginia (Migliori) Deliso, and lived in Auburn and Manomet before moving to Oxford in 2001.

Mr. Deliso worked for the town of Barnstable for 25 years, retiring in 1985. Previously, he worked for Stevens Walden Inc. in Worcester for 40 years, and was a heavy equipment operator for the city of Springfield. He built and operated the Carousel Dairy Bar in Auburn, and attended Accord Adult Day Care in Webster in recent years.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to his longtime caregivers, Mary Tran and Sue Lund, for the exceptional care they gave to Michael. A very special thank you to the Sandalwood Center staff and residents for accepting him into their family and making his final years a new and exciting adventure.

A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 26, 2016, at Paradis-Givner Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford. Burial will follow at St. Roch’s Cemetery in Oxford. Calling hours are Thursday, May 26, 2016, from 9:30-11:00 a.m., prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sandalwood Center, c/o Activities Department, 3 Pine St., Oxford, MA 01540.