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Michael DeCarlo Obituary
SANDOWN, N.H. — Michael C. "Deke" DeCarlo, 49, of Sandown, died unexpectedly of natural causes last Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009 at Westchester County Medical Center in Mt. Kisco, N.Y.
Born in Malden, son of Carmen and Mary Anne (Lancian) DeCarlo, he was raised and educated in Winchester. A nationally ranked swimmer and athlete, Michael attended Belmont Hill in Arlington and later graduated in 1978 from the Peddie School in Heightstown, N.J., where he was a member of the varsity swim team and served as senior class president. He attended The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he was a member of the swim team.
Michael was presently working as a sales representative for Tatoo Johnny of Atlanta, and had also previously been employed at Acxiom Corporation and Ameriprise Financial.
An accomplished self-taught musician, he was a guitarist who performed in small local venues across New England. He also participated in several Iron Man competitions across the country.
A resident of Sandown for the past 25 years, Michael attended St. Anne's Church in Hampstead and was a member of the Peddie School Alumni Association.
Survivors include his parents, Carmen and Mary Anne (Lancian) DeCarlo, of Sandown; twin daughters, Justine DeCarlo and Melissa DeCarlo, of Sandown; two grandsons, Anthony DeCarlo and Nicholas Aye of Sandown; two brothers, James L. "Chuck" DeCarlo of Sandown, and Paul A. DeCarlo and his wife Lisa of Davenport, Fla.; two sisters, Julie Nesto and her husband Richard of Sandown, and MaryAnne Iandolo and her husband Dominic of Sandown; also two aunts, Frances Rossetti and Julia Lancian; an uncle, Thomas Lancian; three nieces; one nephew and several cousins.
ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends may call on Monday, Dec. 28, 2009 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home, 116 Main St., Route 121A, Plaistow, N.H. His funeral will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009 at 8:30 a.m. from the funeral home with a Mass of Christian burial at 9:30 a.m. in Saint Anne's Church, Emerson Avenue, Hampstead. Burial will follow in Holy Angels Cemetery, Plaistow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to New Hampshire Catholic Charities, P.O.Box 686, Manchester, NH 03105.
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Donna Brunoforte
April 26, 2010
I met Mike in March '99 at Foxwoods. he came to LI and I went to NH many times thru the summer. Mike was a great guy who I know is being terribly missed by his girls, family and all the great friends on the lake. I am grateful to have known Mike if only for a short time. my condolences to all family and friends.
Robyn (aka Birdie) O'Heron
March 30, 2010
I am so saddened to read about Mike's passing and am so sorry to his entire family for your loss.
I was recently "searching" for people from the past hoping to re-connect when I found this notice. I knew Mike from Peddie. He was larger than life on that campus, everybody loved being around him. From what I was able to find it sounds like Mike had a full and wonderful life - although way too short. He always had a passion for music, I was fortunate to have been an occassional audience for his guitar playing - his favorite song to play back then was Blackbird by the Beatles - maybe because my nickname was Birdie.
My heartfelt condolences to Mike's family, I hope you find comfort in your faith and in the many warm and loving memories of Mike's short time with us.
Steven Berardi
March 14, 2010
I feel terrible about the loss of Mike. I had just been thinking about him a month or so ago, wondering what he was up to, not having seen him since we were 15 or so. We had all swum together as kids at the Malden Y and then AAU. We had a great relay team, me doing back, Mike doing fly, Chris Norton doing breast, and John Munsey doing free. Mike was the star, of course, and we watched his many duels with Quincy's Jackie Gauthier, as Carmen, Bill Munsey and my father Al would drive us all over New England for meets. It was a great youth. He had the most infectious smile and a jubilant spirit. He was highly competitive. Youth holds so many promises, and we live our lives hoping to fulfill them. I hope Mike was able to live a happy life. It is never easy as we all know. I give him credit for following his music, which I just saw on you-tube. I miss him already. With sympathies to Carmen, Mary Anne, his siblings and daughters. -Steven Berardi
Mary Blair
January 21, 2010
I am so very sorry for your loss. I knew Mike at UNC and even spent a long weekend with your family at your home on the lake. He was fun to watch when he coached swimming that summer in Chapel Hill as the kids loved his enthusiasm and energy. He always had his guitar and what an accomplishment to produce his CD.
My heartfelt condolences to all of the DeCarlo family.
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Janice Sylvester
January 8, 2010
I just heard this sad and shocking news. My heart goes out to his entire family. I will cherish my time with Mike, and my love songs, forever.
~Janice
Mark Welker
January 6, 2010
I knew Mike in college when we were teammates - a great guy, full of life, always smiling, always fun, ...
Our old coach informed many of the team alumni. I know Mike is being fondly remembered by many, many, many friends. He was one in a million.
Meg Rayne
January 5, 2010
I just heard this sad news. Mike was a burning light. The world has lost a generous, beautiful soul. I met him several years ago when he was working on his CD and was blown away by his energy and his captivating smile.
Judi Smart - Dionne
December 31, 2009
I worked with Mike at Brox for many years , I saw him last winter when he surprised me with a visit. Mike loved life and lived it to the fullest. I can not express my saddness , he was loved by everyone. Judi Smart
Judy Anthony
December 29, 2009
I am sorry to hear about Mike. My sincere condolences go out to the entire family.
Judy
Sandi
December 28, 2009
I met Mike when his twin girls were just babies. Although our lives took different paths, my heart still broke when I heard of his passing. He was a loyal, generous and caring man; so full of life and enjoyed every minute. Remember that he will always be nearby - you just have to listen.
Richard & Pam Lacroix
December 27, 2009
To the Decarlo Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Words cannot express the lost of your Son, Father,Sisters and Brother, and Grandfather. He will be missed by everyone on Angle Pond and beyond. Our Deepest Sympathy. Richard Pam and our family
Frank Comfort
December 27, 2009
How sad that Mike has died. I coached him in college. While I have not seen him in years, he will be remembered by his friends as so wonderfully full of life.
My condolencesto all in his family
December 27, 2009
Having lost my son...I can only tell you that your faith in God will help you through this. They will always be with us and we will see them again. Are prayers are with you all...
-Joy, Alexandra & Troy-
December 27, 2009
Melissa,
Sorry for your loss.
Donna Zappala
December 27, 2009
My condolences to Mike's family. Mike was a true example of living life to the fullest. He will be missed.
John D'Urso
December 27, 2009
My condolences to Mike's family. Mike was a true example of living life to the fullest. He will be missed.
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