Obituary of Eulogio V. Delgado

Eulogio Vazquez Delgado, 86, of Columbus, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at home. Born in Puerto Rico and formerly of Trenton, he had resided in Columbus for the past 30 years. Mr. Delgado retired from the State Department of Personnel after decades of service. He was among the many that came to New York during the Great Migration in the fifties as a young man in pursuit of his aspirations. Together with his wife Julia, they completed their education, achieved success and fulfillment in their work and devoted themselves to their children. Del, as he was known to his friends, enjoyed playing golf, bowling and a regular game of cards. An avid reader, he welcomed a conversation about religious thought and politics. Del especially loved and cherished his friend Edna Mazzeo and the time they spent travelling, and enjoying music theatre. Son of the late Cayetano Vazquez and Juana Delgado Nieves; his sisters Santa Vazquez Delgado, Maria Theresa Vazquez Sepulveda and Elena Vazquez Sepulveda and his son-in-law Richard Stockman, husband of the late Julia Delgado his beloved wife of 55 years; he is survived by his children Sonia Delgado (Dallas Dixon), Mario Delgado (Sandy) and Lydia Stockman, his sisters Maria Sixta Pedroza and Josefina Vazquez Sepulveda; seven grandchildren Eric Delgado (Ellen), Lyndsey Shaw (Greg) and Brandon Delgado, Alia Rolwood (Doug), Ariel Dixon, Kayla and Sara Stockman, two great-grandchildren and many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral services and inurnment will be held privately and at the convenience of the family. Relatives and friends can call on Thursday, December 14, 2017 from 3:00-6:00PM at Poulson & Van Hise Funeral Directors, 650 Lawrence Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648. In lieu of flowers, memorial donation can be made to The American Lung Association’s National Office 55 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 1150, Chicago, IL 60601.