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MICHAEL CHANCE Obituary

CHANCE--Michael J. This memory is for the far-out folks who knew Mike Chance from Coca Crystal's weekly cable TV show, "If I Can't Dance, You Can Keep Your Revolution," a rollicking counter-culture stew of marijuana-fueled interviews and sketches. Mike, a writer at High Times Magazine in business attire, gave the Pot Report: which varieties arrived here, street value, and review of the taste and the high. I didn't do pot, but Mike and I were allowed to make up sketches: he was desperate to get to Lincoln Center with his cello, but faced down by a booth clerk who nixed his every train choice. (He finally went to the airport.) Or he was going broke, and went to the finance company whose slogan was "We treat you like family," only to find a mom in bathrobe and curlers who told him to tuck in his shirt. (He jumped out the window.) Those were the days: Coca's iconic obituary was in The New York Times, April 2016. Leslie Kandell

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Published by New York Times on Jan. 23, 2022.

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Eleana Tee Co b

May 28, 2022

Gonna miss you Mike All kindest thoughts and Love

Little bro Steve

February 6, 2022

I remember a trip to the city with Mike. He said he was going to shake tall buildings and money would fall out. He saved lots of time by double parking. He had a great idea to discourage the aggressive NY driver's, he was going to rope tires all around the car and drive iradically to keep other cars at a distance! When Mike told me his stories they painted scenes in my imagination. I got to see Mike's fun side mostly. Miss you Big Bro

Maureen Valley

February 4, 2022

Here's a photo never seen of Mike (in the middle) with my brother Mike Moyer (on the left) and myself (Maureen Moyer) all decked out to "play guns".

Maureen Valley

February 4, 2022

My name was Maureen Moyer when I lived at 606 W. Willow in Chippewa in the first floor apartment at the same time Rolf, Velma and Mikey lived upstairs. We all played together. I remember Mike's energy and his fun, never ending high pitched voice. My sympathies to his siblings, Kathy and Steve. Fond memories of a colorful kid....that clearly turned into an equally colorful adult. RIP, Mike.

PHYLLIS KELLEY

January 29, 2022

Michael my Darling, oh, how we Loved each other. Members of the Volvo club. I will always remember our NYC trips. Rt. 17 ,the wine store and cigar shop. Holidays with you were always special. You have been and will forever be remembered as one of my very favorite people. I will miss your voice.

Liz Reece

January 27, 2022

I remember Mike as a lunch buddy. I think he was the first person to introduce me to Bowery Dugout. We'd go and have great long lunches. Reservoir Inn was one of our spots too. He was a good raconteur and fun to be around. He loved cats, missed his dog Chainey, has that horrendous ugly fish. I think its safe to say he enjoyed many of the finer things in life.

Jill Diamond

January 24, 2022

Holding the steering wheel with his left hand while sipping from a paper cup with the other he never missed a green light as he cruised through the city telling stories. Oh, what fun it was to ride with him, making spirits bright, laughing all the way! Bon Voyage, Michael!

Aron Pieman Kay

January 24, 2022

we miss bud bogart

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