Michael Patton

Michael Patton, 49, of Rochester Hills, Michigan passed away on February 22, 2024 in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Mr. Patton was born on November 21, 1974 to Marcia (Kubinski) and Chester Patton in Detroit, Michigan. Relocating to Oakland Township, Michigan in his elementary years, Michael attended and graduated from Rochester Adams High School in June, 1992. Growing up, Michael had two passions; firefighting and sports. During his time playing baseball for his high school, he developed an interest in sports medicine. Following that he worked and became a student athletic trainer in Adams athletic department. After graduation, Michael attended Oakland Community College where he studied sports medicine, first responder and firefighting courses. In 1994, Michael joined the Rochester Fire Department. He earned the rank of Sergeant and served the people of Rochester for 22 years until his retirement in 2016. Michael was employed by Ford Motor Company and then Allied Universal as a fireman at Ford's Rouge Complex. He served the Rouge for 25 years earning the rank of Sergeant in addition to serving as Union President. Michael was a family man. God fearing, and devoted to his loved ones. He led with his heart and was always the protector. He looked upon his step-father Eugene Pietrzak (2019) as his father and cared for him as such. After his passing Michael was essential to the care of his mother. Michael faced multiple, life-threatening health issues in the last years of his life. As those issues worsened, his spirit never broke. Michael was a fighter. He didn’t give up. Even in death Michael continued to care for others by being an organ and tissue donor. The family wants to extend a heartfelt thank you to all those that were there for Michael in his final days. The visits, phone calls, text messages and prayers gave him the strength to fight for another day. He had many close friends and colleagues, including Joelle Jarrait, Randy Schwemin, Scott Byers, and Laura Casey that reached out and were there for him. Michael is preceded in death by his father Chester Patton (1993), Eugene Pietrzak (2019) and brother John S. Pietrzak (2017). He is survived by his mother Marcia, brothers Daniel (Victoria), Brian, Richard (Sarah), Ron (Sandra), nieces Ashley and Autumn (Bryan), nephews Chase, Reed, Gage, Carson, and Sawyer, great niece Realynn, great nephew Brenden, and extended sister Dena Allen. Visitation will be held on: Sunday, February 25th : 3pm - 8pm with funeral service on Monday, February 26th, 10:30 am at Mandziuk and Son Funeral Home in Sterling Heights Internment: Guardian Angels Cemetery – Oakland Township, Michigan

Michael Patton

November 21, 1974 - February 22, 2024