Michael Thomas Pivac

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Michael Pivac Obituary

Pivac, Michael Thomas Michael Thomas Pivac of Springfield, MO passed away on February 3, 2010 surrounded by his family and friends. Mike was born on August 4, 1958, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Sam and Carol Pivac. He earned his A.B. in History With Honors and his J.D. degrees from the University of Missouri. He moved to Springfield out of law school in 1983 and was a partner with his long time friend Tom Hearne in the Hearne & Pivac law firm at the time of his death. He enjoyed a highly successful legal career, having tried numerous cases in courts all across Missouri and having argued appellate cases before all of Missouri's Appellate Courts. He is survived by his wife Angela and their children Alexandra, Grant, and Sara all of Springfield. He was preceded in death by his father, Sam Pivac. He is survived by his mother, Carol Pivac of O'Fallon. He is also survived by his brother Matthew Pivac, and his wife Adrienne of St. Charles, and sister Melissa Larimore and her husband Mark of O'Fallon, and nieces and nephews Logan, Lauren, Austin, Chad, and Scott. He also leaves behind countless friends and colleagues who were very supportive during his battle with cancer. Mike served his profession and community in numerous ways. He previously served on the Board of Governors of the Missouri Bar Association, Board of Directors of the Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association, Supreme Court Regional Attorney Disciplinary Committee, Missouri Bar President's Commission on Legal Services, Board of Directors of Legal Aid of Southwest Missouri, Board of Directors of March of DimesSouthern Missouri Chapter, Executive and then Advisory Committees of Ozark Trails Council Boy Scouts of America (Mike was an Eagle Scout), Chairman of the Greene County Democratic Party, and Founder and Chairman of the Greene County Democratic Alliance. Mike thoroughly enjoyed his years as a boys and girls basketball coach and boys baseball coach. Mike was an amazing father and husband and will be missed more than words can say. Services: A memorial Mass will be held at Immaculate Conception Church in Springfield, Missouri at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 6, 2010 with the Reverend Monsignor Thomas E. Reidy celebrant. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, the family would be pleased if memorial gifts in his honor were made to The Kitchen Inc. for its dental program or the charity of your choice.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Feb. 5, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Pivac

7 Entries

Lynn Massey

February 12, 2010

Dear Angie, I was so broken to hear of your loss. I will be praying for you in the days ahead. I remember when you and Mike were dating and then when you got married. It was so obvious to me that you both loved each other very much. I am Ed Bloomfield's first wife, Lynn. Mike was always so kind and helpful when Ed worked for Miller Sanford Law Firm. Love, Lynn Bloomfield Massey

Steve Free

February 8, 2010

Dear Pivac Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. I grew up with Mike in the St. James / St. Gerard subdivision. We were in boy scouts together, played drums together in Marching Mizzou, and were college roommates. Mike was a natural leader who had a great intellect and an even better sense of humor. Regrettably we lost touch over the years, but I will always remember Mike, and be thankful for the great times we had and for the positive influence he had on my life.

Jeanette Monnig

February 6, 2010

Dear Angie, Alex, Grant and Sara
So sorry, I have a hole in my heart.
Wish I could have been there to give all of you a big hug, but that will come. I'm sure you understand.
Much love from Auntie

Connie Gibbs

February 6, 2010

To Mikes Family, Mrs. Pivac, Matt and Melissa
I was sorry to hear about Mikes passing. We were next door neighbors for many years. I will always remember his love of the scouts and for the music of John Denver.
Connie Gibbs Vandervoort

February 5, 2010

To the Entire Pivac Family, We are sorry for your troubles. Our family grew up with the Pivac's in St. James Estates in Bridgeton. Mike was a kind, genuine, good person, and he was always a pleasure to be around. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. The Collier Family

Joe & Judy Farthing

February 5, 2010

We are so sorry to learn of the loss of your son and brother. We remember when Mike graduated from high school and college, and you were all so very proud of him.
Joe & Judy Farthing
P.S. We still live on Majella.

Mark Wheeler

February 5, 2010

Dear Pivac Family, I was very said to hear about the loss of Mike. As I was a young cub scout in the Pivac home I always looked up to Mike as leader and an Eagle Scout. Even today when I think of a model Eagle scout I think of Mike. I have four boys in scouting today and I thank the Pivac family for making scouting and important part of my life so I can pass it on to my kids.

Mark Wheeler

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