Michael M. "Steamer" Stanley

                                                                                                    July 27, 1944 - June 26, 2024      

Mike Stanley passed away peacefully of natural causes on the morning of Wednesday June 26, 2024 at his Care Home in Walnut Creek.  Mike was born to Virginia and Milan Stanley. He is the eldest of 5 brothers raised in Daly City, CA.  He attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help ( OLPH) elementary and then onto Junipero Serra High School class of 1962.  Shortly after High School, he began his 20 year U.S. Naval career in communications and served on the USS Enterprise  CVN 65 Aircraft carrier.  Among many of his career adventures Mike became a Radio DJ while stationed on Midway Island.  It was there he popularized the "Uncle Steamer's good ole' Rockin' Roll show".  He became known for his story telling and card tricks as well.  Mike met and married his wife Nancy of 43 years until her passing in 2018.  They resided in Concord and raised their two children there.  Mike retired from the US Navy and went on to the next 23 years working as a US Postal carrier for the city of Antioch.  He later worked for the next 16 years being a security guard and catching bad guys.  Mike then went onto becoming the Commander of the VFW Post 5182 and the American Legion Post 331.  Over the years Mike was very passionate about coin collecting. He was a member of numerous Numismatics clubs on local and national levels.  He achieved the Numismatic Ambassador Award in 2000.  Mike was also an avid SF Giants, 49ers, and Warriors fan.  He very much enjoyed attending games when he could.  His hobbies over the years also included bowling and collecting baseball cards. He enjoyed being the announcer for card shows and introducing sports celebrities as well as special guests. Mike is survived by his children Penny and Todd; his son in law Patrick, and grandchildren Samantha, Genna, and Sean; his brothers Al, Brian, Steve, Mark, and Craig; also to include his many family members and good friends.  A special Thanks to the Staff at Harmony Home for all their kindness, support, and care.

Please join Mike's family and friends for his Celebration of Life on August 2, 2024. It will be held from 10am - 1pm at the Concord Plaza Hotel located at 45 John Glenn Dr. Concord, CA 94520. 

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