Michael Harry Preziose of Williston, 77, passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2018. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on August 14, 1941 and is survived by his wife of 45 years, Linda (Knosp) Preziose, and his nieces, Jean Parker and her daughter, Julia, and Joan Francovilla and her husband Tony and son, Matteo. He was predeceased by his sister, Carol Delaney and his parents, Nicholas and Marion Preziose.

Mike was a graduate in Architecture at the University of Cincinnati and received a Masters in Urban Planning from New York University. He had a long career in planning, a number of years as director of the Addison County Regional Planning Commission. A life-long lover of animals, wild and domesticated, over the years he rescued a number of dogs and a cat and always fed the birds, squirrels and wild rabbits. An Eagle Scout, he also spent many years with a telescope gazing at the stars.

A gathering to celebrate memories of Mike's life will be held in the Garden Room at the Windjammer restaurant in South Burlington on Saturday, November 17 from 11:30 to 2:30. The family also invites you to share your memories by visiting www.awrfh.com.