Michael Anthony “Delly” DelCampo Jr., 57, of Long Neck, formerly of Wilmington, passed away suddenly on Monday, July 10, 2023.
Mike was born on January 28, 1966 to Joann (D’Libruo) and Michael DelCampo Sr. He attended St. John the Beloved Elementary School and graduated from DelCastle Technical High School in 1984. Mike later became a master plumber and former master plumber co-owner of DelCampo Brothers Plumbing & Heating and current owner of Long Neck Plumbing & Heating, Millsboro.
Mike was a friend to everyone and his attitude of working hard and playing harder drew others to him. His fun-loving spirit and outgoing personality helped him make friends everywhere. Growing up, Mike was an avid skier and loved a good winter snowstorm. He grew up hunting and fishing and spending summers with his family at his beach house in Long Neck, which led to his passion for boating and water sports.
Mike took great pleasure in his toys, motorcycles, 4WD pallet trucks, speedboats and jet skis; He knew how to have fun. He enjoyed travelling, particularly with his daughters to California and New York. Mike loved music and he loved it loud! He shared his love of music with his daughters by taking them to concerts and music festivals. His absolute favorite band was Motley Crue and one of his fondest memories was riding his boat with Vince Neil.
Mike later moved permanently to his longtime beach house in Long Neck where he began Long Neck Plumbing & Heating. Although Mike was proud of his business accomplishments, he always said that his three daughters were his greatest achievement.
His father, Michael Anthony DelCampo Sr., predeceased him; Maternal grandparents, Joseph and Elizabeth (Nowak) D’Libruo. Survivors include his children Julianne DelCampo (Brent), Jacqueline DelCampo (Patrick) and Lexi Ann DelCampo (Alicia Williams); his mother, Joann DelCampo; his brother William DelCampo (Laurie); grandchildren, Elias Kern, Amatullah Ramone and Zaynab Ramone; and his former wife Joanne Malgiero.
A celebration of Mike’s life will be held Thursday, July 20 at 3:30 p.m. at the Long Neck Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 32013 Long Neck Road, Millsboro, with friends and family visiting after 2:30 p.m can. Burial will follow at Milton Cemetery in Milton.
Online condolences can be sent via visit melsonfuneralservices.com.
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