Dorothy L. Cardoza Indelicato of Manteca, 84, died on May 5, 2017 in Stockton, Calif.
She began working with her husband Vincent Indelicato in the family business, Delicato Family Vineyards, in 1956. She served on the Family Board of Directors, was an active member of the Audit and Finance Committee as well as Corporate Treasurer.
Dorothy was the official Indelicato family historian documenting her family history to ensure future generations appreciated the Indelicato heritage. She co-authored the Delicato Family Cookbook, which chronicles the family history told through stories and traditional family recipes.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Vincent Indelicato; her children Marie Mathews and husband Kim, Robert Indelicato and wife Leslie; her brother Edward Cardoza and wife Dolores; and grandchildren Stephen Mathews, Mollie Bloudoff-Indelicato, Katie Bloudoff-Indelicato, and Kyle Bloudoff-Indelicato.