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Michael Louis Esposito

1973 - 2025

BORN

1973

DIED

2025

Michael Esposito Obituary

Michael Louis Esposito, 51 of Winchester, VA, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at UVA Medical Center.

Michael was born in 1973 in Baltimore, MD, the son of Mary Esposito and the late Gary Esposito. He was a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America with a Culinary Arts Degree and worked as a chef for over 30 years before becoming a Sales Rep for Sysco Foods. Michael loved trying new foods from around the world, watching the food network and he made a crab cake like no other. He enjoyed spending time with his family at the beach and was known for his bad Dad jokes and sarcasm.

Michael married Heather Vaughan on February 11, 2023, in Culpeper, VA.

He is survived by his wife, Heather, mom, Mary Esposito; daughters, Sophia and Luci Esposito; stepdaughters, Stephanie Campbell and McKenna Vaughan, his brother, Matthew Esposito (the late Rachael) and nieces, Rory and Bella Esposito.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Michael on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, from 2pm to 4pm at Omps Reception Center, Amherst Chapel, 1600 Amherst Street, Winchester, VA 22601.

Please visit obituaries and tribute wall at ompsfuneralhome.com

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

Published by The Star Democrat on Jun. 26, 2025.

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