Stephen Richard Vincent Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Stephen Richard Vincent, 76, of Bay City, our resilient, witty, and down-to-earth father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend was born into eternal life on the morning of Saturday, April 17, 2021, under the loving care of his family. Steve was born in Lansing on July 16, 1944, the son of the late Richard and Eleanor Vincent. He was a 1962 graduate of Resurrection High School in Lansing. Steve proudly served from 1962-1965 in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Gudgeon submarine. On August 6, 1966, he was united in marriage to the former Marlene Schlienz. Their marriage was blessed with two children and countless memories. Marlene preceded Steve in death on February 25, 2004 after 37 years of marriage. Steve retired from Michigan Bell as a regional manager in 1993 after 27 years of service. He later started his second career at DirectTV, working as a satellite installer and dispatcher from 1998-2020. An avid reader, Steve also enjoyed woodworking and sports of all sorts. He was a faithful parishioner of St. Jude Thaddeus Parish. Steve will be deeply missed, yet lovingly remembered for generations to come. To carry on his legacy, he leaves his two sons Mike (Marcy) Vincent and Fred Vincent; grandchildren, Ryan Vincent and Tyler Vincent (Kady Booth); siblings, Sharon (James) Fenn, Carol (Mike) Harrington, Candace (Bill) Preston, Bill (Rose) Vincent, Katie (Burt) Arrillaga, Mike Vincent, Casey (Cindy) Vincent, Theresa Weber, Jon (Amy) Vincent, Laurie (Larry) Wagner, Joseph (Angel) Vincent, and Kerry Ireland; sister-in-law, Sally Freese; Goddaughters, Jody Freese and Christine Vaznis, along with many nieces and nephews. Steve’s family will be present to receive visitors on Friday, April 23, 2021 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 821 N. Pine Rd., between Ridge & Center. On Saturday, April 24, 2021, Steve will be taken to St. Jude Thaddeus Parish (St. John the Evangelist Church), 614 Pine St., Essexville, where visiting will continue from 10:00 AM until Stephen's 11:00 AM Funeral Liturgy. Fr. Dale Orlik will officiate with the Rite of Committal to be held privately in Maple Grove Cemetery, Mason. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Bay City Central Booster Club or the wishes of the family. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com.

Stephen Richard Vincent

July 16, 1944 - April 17, 2021