Michael Andrew Stead

Michael Andrew Stead, 48, of Vermilion, died Sunday, February 16, 2020 at Mercy Regional Medical Center after an apparent heart attack. He was born September 9, 1971 in Bay Village and had been a life long Lorain and Vermilion area resident. Michael worked as a plumber for Facet Doctors Plumbing Heating and AC in Vermilion for over 18 years. He enjoyed listening to Rock 'n' Roll music, camping, muscle cars and spending time with friends and family, especially around a campfire. He is survived by his fiancée, Nancy Cloud of Vermilion; father, Allen Bunt of Vermilion; mother, Sharon (nee Stead) Vassily of Lakewood; paternal grandmother, Arbutus Bunt of Vermilion; brothers, Jason Bunt of Vermilion, Aaron Bunt of Vermilion, and Kristopher Byrd of Lorain; sisters, Mary Beth Zingale of Lakewood and Renee Bakos of Lorain; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Fred and Mary Stead and his paternal grandfather, John Bunt. The family will receive friends on Saturday, Feb. 22, 200 from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 5:00 p.m. at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, Ohio. Pastor Russ Nelson will officiate. The family is requesting donations to honor Michael Andrew Stead by clicking on the red Donate Now button located below. If you wish to donate you may leave an online message for the family which can be viewed by clicking on the Tribute Wall tab on the left. You may also choose to remain anonymous. All donations will be directly deposited to the funeral home. If your are unable to donate, please help 'spread the word' by sharing the tribute link below with all your contacts on social media, email and or text. A very big thank you to everyone in advance. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.