Michael Coric

May 24, 1955 - October 31, 2018

Michael “Mickey” Coric, 63 years, a lifelong resident of Monroe, Michigan, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at The Oasis at Monroe (formerly Magnum Care). Born May 24, 1955 in Monroe, Mike was the son of the late Radomir “Rudy” and Olga (Cvetanovich) Coric. Mike was a 1973 graduate of Monroe High School and attended Monroe County Community College. While at Monroe High School he lettered in tennis. Mike was a steel worker for Great Lakes Steel from which he retired. Mike attended St. George Serbian Orthodox Church. He enjoyed collectables, teaching Serbian dance, and was a rabid fan of the Detroit Red Wings. Mike was a simple person and loved time spent with family and friends. Mike is survived by his loving brother Alexander Coric of Kennewick, Washington. In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by his brother Marko "Butch" Coric and his sister Sharon Gillis Visitation will be held on Friday from 3-8 PM in The Bacarella Funeral Home, 1201 S. Telegraph Rd., Monroe, MI, 48161 where a Pomen Service will be held at 7:00 PM. On Saturday, November 10, 2018 he will lie in state at St. George Serbian Orthodox Church from 10:00 AM until funeral services celebrating his life at 11:00 AM. Fr. Rade Obsenica, pastor of the church, will officiate. Interment will follow at Historic Woodland Cemetery in Monroe. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. George Serbian Orthodox Church.