Michael A. Dellisanti

Heaven has gained another angel as Michael A. Dellisanti, 49, of Perrysburg, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 19, 2023 at the University of Toledo Medical Center. He had been battling Parkinson’s Disease and a brief illness. He was born August 15, 1973 in Elyria and had resided in Perrysburg for the past 12 ½ years moving from Laramie, Wyoming. Michael graduated from Marion L. Steele High School in Amherst in 1991 where he played varsity baseball. He attended the University of Toledo and The Ohio State University before enlisting in the United States Army where he served from 1999-2004. He attended basic training and AIT at Ft. Jackson, SC and was stationed in Ft Campbell, KY with the 101st SSB from 1999-2001. He then served in Mannheim, Germany with 208th Finance from 2001-2004 and deployed to Iraq attached to V Corps. He continued his education at the University of Wyoming where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance in 2006 all while serving with the Wyoming Air National Guard. He moved to Perrysburg to serve with the Ohio Air National Guard in Toledo and work in the finance office with the 180th Fighter Wing. While serving in the military, Michael earned numerous awards most notably was the Bronze Star Medal and the Meritorious Service Medal. Michael was an avid sports fan who loved spending time with his family & friends. He also enjoyed playing games (especially trivia) and golfing. He is survived by his wife of 22 years Rowenda “Row” Dellisanti (nee Beck) whom he met in the Army while stationed at Ft Campbell, Kentucky; sons: Dominic John Paul Dellisanti and Zachary Ryan Dellisanti; father Paul C. Dellisanti (Dawn); mother Sharon D. Schoch (Jeff); sisters Amy Scott (James) and Lauren Giardini (Michael); sister-in-law Randee Beck and brother in-law Robert Vincent (Brenda); nieces and nephews Skylar Scott, Isabella Giardini, Giada Giardini, Courtney Overton and Kolten, Kauy, Kamden & Kaden Thompson. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Adam & Josephine Dellisanti (nee DeSilvester). The family will receive friends Friday, March 24, 2023 from 3:00-7:00 pm at the Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel, 3224 Broadway, Lorain. The mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 11:00 am at St Peter Parish, 3501 Oberlin Ave, Lorain (please meet at the church). The Rev. Craig Hovanec, pastor of St Peter Parish, will preside. Military honors will be held outside the church immediately following and will be conducted by the Ohio Air National Guard 180th Fighter Wing of Toledo. A celebration of life will be held in Toledo and announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the family to help establish a trust account for his sons.

Michael A. Dellisanti

August 15, 1973 - March 19, 2023