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Michael Cletus “Mike” Joyce

Birth	:	17 Oct 1950 Nebraska, USA
Death	:	19 Feb 2020 San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, USA
Burial	:	Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Columbarium, San Jose, Santa Clara County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.3377970, -121.8906590
Description	:	Michael Cletus Joyce 17 Oct 1950 - 19 Feb 2020 Mr. Michael "Mike" Cletus Joyce of San Jose died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 69 on February 19, 2020. Mike is survived by his loving husband Michael Jay Stauffer Joyce, the love of his life; Children Brian, Cecelia, and grandchildren that he thought of often; Brothers Mr. & Mrs. Boyd Joyce, Mr. & Mrs. William Joyce, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Joyce, In-laws Gerda Stauffer, sister Lisa Stauffer and nephews, brother Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Stauffer Jr and nephew in NJ and aunts and uncles... Read More	Michael Cletus Joyce 17 Oct 1950 - 19 Feb 2020 Mr. Michael "Mike" Cletus Joyce of San Jose died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 69 on February 19, 2020. Mike is survived by his loving husband Michael Jay Stauffer Joyce, the love of his life; Children Brian, Cecelia, and grandchildren that he thought of often; Brothers Mr. & Mrs. Boyd Joyce, Mr. & Mrs. William Joyce, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Joyce, In-laws Gerda Stauffer, sister Lisa Stauffer and nephews, brother Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Stauffer Jr and nephew in NJ and aunts and uncles in Germany, countless friends and LGBTQ/music family of his heart. He is preceded in death by his [adopive] parents William and Elizabeth Joyce of MO, Sister Barbara Joyce of CO, Sister Priscilla in NE. Mike was born on Oct 17, 1950 in Nebraska and grew up in Kansas City MO. He graduated from Colorado State University in 1979 with a bachelor’s in music for Organ performance. He earned his master’s degree in choral conducting and a minor in vocal performance from Sam Houston State in 1981. Mike was the Music Director/organist for Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in SJ, he was also the former Organist for St. Andrews Episcopal in Saratoga, and music Director/organist for Cathedral of Annunciation in Stockton. Mike married the love of his life Michael on July 1, 2017. Mike was an accomplished singer, organist, pianist, and conductor who often volunteered his talent. He was a dedicated individual who loved music, and was passionate in educating individuals in piano, organ and vocal performance. Mike was an active and dedicated member of the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus and did everything he could for the LGBTQ community and advocated for equal rights for all. He has performed with Voices of Hope, Choral Project, and other organizations in the Bay Area, and North Coast Men’s Chorus while living in Cleveland OH. Mike loved sport, he loved the 49ers, SF Giants, SJ Sharks, and GS Warriors. He played football in high school and for KU Jayhawks, before pursuing his music education and career. A memorial service will be 11am On March 7 at St. Andrews Episcopal Church 13601 Saratoga Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 with a reception to follow. Rev. Julia McCray Goldsmith and David Bird will officiate the ceremony along with others in support. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Mike's life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations for the organ restoration at Music at Trinity, 81 N 2nd St, San Jose, CA 95112, or San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus 170 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 or to Michael Jay Stauffer Joyce in Mike’s honor. On March 15th, 2020 at 3pm there will be a small service at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral to place Mike’s ashes to rest in the columbarium. http://www.trinitysj.org/memorial-service-planned-for-michael-joyce-music-director-org ~~~ Michael Joyce, Trinity Cathedral’s much beloved Music Director and Organist, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2020. “Mike”, as he was affectionately known, leaves his loving husband, Michael Jay Stauffer Joyce, also a member of Trinity. A memorial service has been planned for Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 11:00am at Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Saratoga CA. St. Andrew’s has graciously agreed to hold the service to accomodate the anticipated large number of attendees. On March 15th, 2020 at 3pm there will be a small service at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral to place Mike’s ashes to rest in the columbarium. “Let Perpetual Light Shine Upon Him.” Michael Joyce, el muy querido Director y Organista de Música de la Catedral de Trinity, falleció el miércoles 19 de febrero de 2020. “Mike”, como era conocido cariñosamente, deja a su amado esposo, Michael Jay Stauffer Joyce, también miembro de Trinity. Se planificó un servicio conmemorativo para el sábado 7 de marzo de 2020 a las 11:00 am en la Iglesia Episcopal de San Andrés en Saratoga, CA. St. Andrew’s ha accedido gentilmente a celebrar el servicio para dar cabida a la gran cantidad de asistentes prevista. El 15 de marzo de 2020 a las 3pm habrá un pequeño servicio en la Catedral Episcopal de Trinity para colocar las cenizas de Mike para descansar en el columbario. “Que la luz perpetua brille sobre él”

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