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Farley Funeral Homes and Crematory - Venice
Michael L. Stephens
April 5th, 1953 - September 13th, 2025
Michael L. Stephens of Venice, Florida passed away peacefully on September 13th at the age of 72. Michael was born at Venice Hospital in 1953 and was proud to be part of the fourth-generation Venice pioneer family. The grandson of Venice Fire Chief Dewey Stephens and Venice Police Chief John Shockey. He attended Venice High School and graduated with the Class of 1971.
As a young boy he participated in Little League and Boy Scouts, but his real passions were fishing at the Venice Pier and Stock Car Auto racing. Thru the years he worked as an Electrician and retired from Sarasota County as a Fire Alarm specialist where he worked for over 30 years.
He leaves behind his two children, Christopher Stephens (Sherrie) and Nikki Prunty (Donald) and 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his mother Janice Stephens, sisters Marcia Krivonak (Mark) and Mindy Sichling. He was preceded in death by his father Glenn Stephens and brother Mark Stephens.
A visitation will be held at Farley Funeral Home in Venice on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 from 4:00PM-7:00PM. A graveside service will be held at 10:00AM on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at Jesse Knight Cemetery in Nokomis. To send a condolence or memory please visit www.farleyfuneralhome.com.
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Since the 1880s, Farley Funeral Homes and Crematory in Venice has stood as a sanctuary of solace, reflecting over a century of tradition in guiding families through the poignant process of farewell and celebration. Our story, deeply woven into the community's fabric, began in 1883 when the Farley family opened their first funeral home. With a heartfelt mission to help families navigate the grief of loss and to celebrate the legacies of their loved ones, we have built a legacy of compassionate care that has endured across the ages....
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