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Michael Rostocki IV Obituary

Michael V. Rostocki, IV

AGE: 42 • Wilmington

Passed away suddenly on Friday, December 12, 2014.

Michael graduated from St. Mark's High School and attended Wilmington College. He pursued his love of cars and motorcycles, and owned and operated an auto detail shop. He also worked with his father doing auto restoration. He was a caring and compassionate addition to his family's funeral home business.

He will be sorely missed by his motorcycle enthusiast friends, who rode with him to Daytona and other places near and far. He touched many people old and young. He had many lifelong friends, which has been evidenced by the outpouring of love for him since his passing.

Michael is survived by his father, Michael Rostocki, III; his mother, Jeanne Parrott; his brothers, Jamie (Jen) and Josh (Shannon); his grandmother, Rose Lyn Oken (Aaron); and his aunt, Janet Protack (Peter Paul). He was an adoring uncle to his three nephews, Chase, Max, and Tyler.

Relatives and friends are invited to the Mass of Christian Burial at St. Elizabeth R. C. Church, Oak and Clayton Streets, Wilmington, on Wednesday, December 17, at 11:00 am. Visitation will take place at the church from 9:15-11:00 am. Interment will be in Cathedral Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to A I DuPont Hospital for Children, 1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE 19803.

Rostocki Funeral Home

302.655.2219

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Dec. 15 to Dec. 17, 2014.

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Ellen Demasi

January 8, 2015

I am so sad to hear you have left this world Mike. You were a sweet guy. I will never forget you. Rest in Peace.

Theresa Brown

December 28, 2014

I light this candle just like i did on Christmas Eve without you, but while lighting the candle we used to do together i felt comort in doing so as if you were right there with me,probably telling me i wasn't doing something right, ha-ha, but like the flame of the candle your spirit will flicker & glow in my eyes and continue to warm my heart....xo Tx

Pam Clark

December 20, 2014

Jeanne,I am so sorry for the loss of your son. May he rest in peace, and may you eventually feel peaceful again.

Patricia DeBoy

December 19, 2014

Jeanne, I am so very sorry to hear of your son's passing. My prayers are with you and your family. Pat Murray DeBoy (one of your HS classmates)

Amy DiSabatino

December 18, 2014

Rest in Peace, Mike. Thoughts and Prayers are with the family.

Michael A Porter

December 18, 2014

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of Michael. He is a great individual and was always there to help anyone! He will be deeply missed.

Thomas Lawson II

December 18, 2014

Love you Mike

Carmen Fahey Sr

December 17, 2014

My deepest condolences in this difficult time. Michael will be in my families prayers.

Mark and Rose Murowany

December 17, 2014

Mike, our deepest condolences and prayers to you and the family in the loss of Michael

Patricia Thompson

December 17, 2014

Mike had a heart of gold. He was a friend to anyone who knew him. I will cherish my own special memories.
With tears rolling down my cheeks - Rest in peace my friend.

December 17, 2014

Deepest Sympathy on your loss.

Joe & Connie Gallucio

Franny Green

December 16, 2014

Michael and Jeanne deeply sorry for your loss. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Franny and Maria Green

Sandy Gallo McKenna

December 16, 2014

You always had a calming tone to your voice. I always enjoyed our our phase two classes together. We were all laughing more then we were learning. Rest in Peace. Thanks for the memories.

Kevin Kelley

December 16, 2014

Sorry for your loss. Michael was truly a very special person.

Julie Sheldon

December 16, 2014

Many good memories were made in high school my dear friend. Your smile could light up any room. Rest in peace.

Bill Livesey

December 16, 2014

Haven't seen you since high school. So sorry to hear the news, to say it was a shock is an understatement. I remember you as a great guy in school. Rest in peace.

December 16, 2014

What a loss. Micheal was one of the sweetest and most kind and helpful people I have ever met. He will be sadly missed. Rest in Peace Micheal.

Laurie Cieniewicz-Courtney

December 16, 2014

Mike, may you rest in peace!

December 16, 2014

Sorry for your loss . He is in our prayers . Tony &Joan Vari

Delight Santos

December 16, 2014

Goodbye for now my friend...

jamie walker

December 16, 2014

I will certainly miss you buddy. Many a good memores of yesteryears.

Condolences to your family.

Jamie walker

Tom Sandbach

December 15, 2014

Mike, I am sorry for this tragic loss. I know how difficult it is to lose a loved one at this time of the year.

Dana Shannon

December 15, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers to your family. Mike will be truly missed by all of his Saint Marks family. So many great memories should be remembered!

Adrian McCullough

December 15, 2014

Words Cannot express how sad we feel for the loss of Mike. It was always great to run into Mike, that infecticious smile, laugh, and his happy go lucky personality instantly made eveyone feel better. We've lost a great soul. I pray that the Rostocki family, and his amazing friends find comfort in that you will see him again,and he will be with you always.
With much love,
Adrian and Mike McCullough

Randy Waters

December 15, 2014

Gonna miss you amigo!! Remembering the Barn Door days!!

Chris Poore

December 15, 2014

So sad to hear of your passing. Our prayers are with you and your family. It truely was a great to have known you.

Ruth Whittington

December 15, 2014

My prayers are with you all at this time of loss so sorry to hear about the loss of Mike

Ruth Whittington

December 15, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss my prayers are with all of you at this time

Lauren Jackson

December 15, 2014

Im shocked and saddened to hear of your passing. I pray for peace for your spirit and family. My heart goes out to all who knew you and feels your loss.

December 15, 2014

I am so saddened over the loss of Mike. We had a blast in High School. You will be missed by many.

Robin Scott Burse

Diane & Cortney Riffee

December 15, 2014

Jeannie, Jamie, & family, So sorry & stunned to hear this sad news. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. May you find strength in cherishing the happy memories of Michael.

Samantha Maloney-Gracie

December 15, 2014

Mike was such a great guy. I am truly saddened at his passing.

Blake Vai

December 15, 2014

Jamie and Jen:
I am so sorry for your loss...Mike was always so kind to me and always made me smile when I saw him out. My prayers are with you and your family

Anne Kacmarcik Johnson

December 15, 2014

Mike, you were the fabric of some of our best high school memories. It was always a lift in my day to run into you around town and catch up. God bless, and god speed.

December 15, 2014

Josh, we are so sorry to hear of your loss you and your family are in our thoughs a nd prayers. Love you Rob and Dianne.

Noelle Giles Schwarzman

December 15, 2014

My condolences to the Rostocki Family. Rest peacefully Mike ??

December 15, 2014

Mike, I'm really sorry to see this. My condolences to you and yours.

Warren Whiteside

Gloria Malatesta

December 15, 2014

Michael, you will be sadly missed by all, my your mother's heart heal from sorrow,Jesus will take you in his arms into happiness and peace and love.xoxomy heart hurts for your family ,Amen??

Georgianna Trietley

December 15, 2014

Jeannie and Jami, So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers go with you and your families at this very difficult time.

Megan Ciotola

December 15, 2014

To know Mike was to love him. He was a wonderful soul and will be greatly missed by so many. I have many fond memories but none more so than his infectious smile and those big bear hugs every time I saw him. My deepest condolences.

Theresa Brown

December 15, 2014

I'll love you always and forever Mike, you are dearly missed. I know you are finally at peace. All my love, Terri

ajaya lashkari

December 15, 2014

Michael going to miss you terribly

Aubrey Weibel

December 15, 2014

Wow!This sucks! What more can I say? Michael, you took me under your wing the moment we met & you never let me fall. Your smile will forever be in my mind & your unconditional friendship will remain in my heart! If there's one thing I know, my Mom has welcomed you with open wings. Rest easy now my dear friend & pave the way for the rest of us in Harley style! Luv you beyond the stars...

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