Michael Sal Szostkowski

Michael Sal Szostkowski obituary

Michael Sal Szostkowski

Michael Szostkowski Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Doherty Funeral Homes, Inc. - Pike Creek on Oct. 2, 2025.
Michael Sal Szostkowski, 34, of Wilmington, Delaware passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025 surrounded by his family.

Mike was born in Wilmington on May 8, 1991 and was a graduate of Hodgson Vo-Tech High School, class of 2009. A person of great artistic talent, he was a skilled tattoo artist and was capable of drawing with a keen eye for detail. Mike was also an exceptional athlete and a motorcycle enthusiast. He enjoyed a good party and could always make you laugh with his joking ways and infectious smile.

Mike is survived by his daughter, Lilliana Szostkowski and her mother, Kate Bluethenthal; his parents, Richard and Lisa (Rogers) Szostkowski; his brother, RJ Szostkowski and wife, Stephanie; his twin brother, Matt Szostkowski; his niece Ivy Szostkowski; along with many cousins and lifelong friends.

Family and friends are invited to visit at the Doherty Funeral Home, 3200 Limestone Road, Pike Creek on Wednesday, October 8 from 2:00 – 3:00PM, with a remembrance service immediately following.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mike may be made to the Lilliana Szostkowski Education Fund. Kindly make checks payable to Edward Jones with a notation in the memo Lilliana Szostkowski 529 and mail to Edward Jones Investments, 7909 Parklane Road, Suite 150, Columbia, SC 29223.

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