Michael Bishop

Michael R Bishop   October 13, 1954 – January 13, 2025

Michael R. Bishop of Woburn, formerly of Belmont, passed away suddenly on January 13 th . Beloved husband of Donna (Cardillo) Bishop for 46 years. Loving father of Jillian Bishop of Reading, Kara Bishop of Stoneham and Elizabeth Bishop and her fiancé Christopher Stewart, of Woburn. Son of the late Julian J. Bishop, Sr and Eleanor (Maffucci) Bishop. Brother of Julian J. Bishop, Jr. and his wife Roseann of Waltham, Terri Osterhaus and her husband William of Belmont, the late Barbara Garber and her husband James of Belmont, Janet Majane of Woburn, Nancy Bishop and her partner Rick Bedford of Ashburnham, Elizabeth Bishop and her fiancé Eddie Loan of Belmont, and Kenneth Bishop and his wife Nanci of Bolton. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

Michael was a devoted husband, a caring father and adoring Papa to his grand pups, Enzo and Vee. His working career was spent in Belmont, first, as an auto mechanic and then, for the Town of Belmont in the Water Division. He retired as the Water Division Manager in 2018 after 35 years of service. After retirement, he got his dream job working part-time at Pine Meadows Golf Course in Lexington, MA where he also played in a weekly golf league. Michael was a devout Catholic, Eucharistic Minister and was active in the organization of youth ministry activities. He was proud of his Italian heritage, was an award-winning winemaker and an excellent cook. Michael was also a member of Lexington B.P.O.E. #2204, where he was part of their weekly shuffleboard league and Burlington Council #4978 K of C for most of his life. When the girls were growing up, he was often found on the sidelines coaching their soccer or softball games, attending their dance recitals or competitions and learning to ski along with them. Summer vacations were spent at Seabrook Beach with family and friends. In retirement, he could be found on the golf course, watching sports or car programs at home, whipping up something delicious in the kitchen, and going on weekend getaways to the White Mountains with Donna. Most importantly, he enjoyed spending time with his close-knit family and many friends. He truly loved life and was loved and respected by all those who knew him. He will be missed tremendously.

Visiting hours at Brown & Hickey Funeral Home 36 Trapelo Rd. Belmont on Monday January 20 from 4:00-7:00 PM. A funeral mass will be celebrated at St Barbara’s Church 138 Cambridge Rd. Woburn on Tuesday, January 21 at 11:30 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Mt Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge.

For full obituary, visit www.brownandhickey.com. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to  Pancreatic Cancer Action Network at  https://www.pancan.org/ or Great Dog Rescue of New England https://gdrne.com/

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