Flint, Michigan
Oct 28, 1950 – Oct 17, 2019
VANCE, JOSEPH M. "MIKE" Of Rochester Hills, age 68, died Thursday, October 17, 2019 at McLaren-Select Specialty Hospital. Mike was the third son of Harlan (Hoot) and Dorothy (Murphy) Vance. He was born October 28, 1950 in Indianapolis, IN. He was a graduate of St. John Vianney High School and MSU. Mike's career in finance spanned 40 years. Rising in stature with each move, Mike retired in 2014 from Porter Engineered Systems, Inc. as the Chief Financial Officer. Visitation will be held Thursday, October 24, 2019 from 4pm-8pm with Rosary Prayer Service at 7pm at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11am Friday, October 25, 2019 at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, 310 North Cherry Street in Flushing. Father Jonathan Perotta officitaing. Visitation 10am Friday at church prior to the service. Interment will follow the service at New Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or the Charity of your choice. Mike is survived by brothers, H. Robert (Sharon) and Patrick; Nephews, Tom II (Linda) Vance and Christopher (Tracey) Vance; Nieces, Teresa (Matt) Sullivan and Tanya (Russ) Klont; Great Nephews and Nieces, Tyler, Loren, Riley, Ryder and Lex Vance, Matthew and Emma Sullivan and Vance, Carter and Quinn Klont.; Special Dear friends John and Eileen Ball and Family. Mike was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Tom. Our family wishes to express their thanks to the Staff of Select Specialty – McLaren for their concern and care of Mike. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
Mike was my neighbor in Rochester Hills. He was kind, funny and easy to talk to you. He would often bring an apple pie to me from the Rochester Arts and Apples Art fair along with ice cream as a neighborly gesture. I am sorry for your loss.
Kathy
May 13, 2023 | Friend
Mike was a dear friend of the Chittle family. I last saw him at my Grandparents funeral in 2017 and would have loved to see him again. When my Mom told he had passed I was very sad. Mike was an awesome guy. Always, smiling, and with the best wit of anyone.
Shawn Chittle
August 24, 2022 | Friend
Mike was a good friend to me and several of my family members for many years. Our prayers are with you today in this sorrowful time.
Marty Sutton
October 26, 2019 | Cary, NC | Friend
To Mike's Family,
My sincere condolences on the recent passing of your beloved Mike. As a sister of Eileen Ball, I have known Mike over the years to be a tender-hearted, intelligent, humble gentleman with an entertaining sense of humor and matching laugh. He will be missed by our family, but not forgotten.
Janet Ramsey
October 23, 2019 | Celina, OH | Friend
Dear Bob, Pat and family,
So many memories of Mike at school and at Bowman's. What a great person he was. Kind, funny, and smart. When your heart is empty, filling it with memories can help. Prayers for all... rest in peace Mike.
Maryagnes (DuRocher) Van Klaveren
October 23, 2019 | Harbor Springs, MI | Classmate
It was a pleasure knowing Mike and working with him back in the 90s at Coltec. I was very sorry to hear of his passing. My condolences and prayers go out to his loved ones. May our God comfort us in our mourning.
Doug
October 23, 2019 | Rochester Hills, MI | Coworker
We are so very sorry for the loss of your brother, Pat. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Matthew Baldwin and family.
October 22, 2019
I am very sorry for your loss. I met Mike a few times through John and Eileen Ball. He was a first class person. A person who cared dearly for family and friends. I am so happy I had the privilege to know him. He will be missed by many.
Julie Husak
October 21, 2019 | Farmington Hills, MI | Friend
Mike was one of the great people I had the pleasure of working with at Coltec. Mike was intelligent with a great sense of humor, and always pleasant to be around. Sad to hear of his passing...God bless you Mike!
Bill Ruhig
October 21, 2019 | Coworker
