Michael J. Horace Sr., 74, passed away on March 22, 2026.
Born on July 25, 1951, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Michael built a life rooted in family, dedication, and the simple joys of everyday living. He shared 48 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Christine (nee Fonda) Horace, a partnership marked by deep love and steadfast support.
He was the cherished son of the late George and Patricia Horace and was predeceased by his sister, Sue Horace. Michael is survived by his sisters, Patti (Stephen) Flannery and Joanne (Joe) Kennedy.
A devoted father, Michael is survived by his five children: Karen (Charlie) Cole, Marlene (Andrew) Szczepanek, Aimee (Tim) Weston, Michael Jr. (Angela) Horace, and Kim (David) Seibel. He took great pride in his family and the values he passed on to his children.
Michael was a lifelong Philadelphia Eagles fan and rarely missed a game. Sundays during football season were a treasured tradition filled with enthusiasm for his team. He was also actively involved in his community as a leader of his son’s Boy Scout troop and football coach.
Michael had a gift for making others feel welcome and valued. He treasured his friendships, enjoyed the company of others, and created many lasting memories filled with laughter and good times. He also found great joy in gardening, tending to beautiful flowers that brightened the front yard and warmly welcomed all who visited. His backyard garden offered a space for enjoyment and reflection.
He will be remembered for his steady presence, his warmth, and the deep love he had for his family and friends.
In addition to his wife and children, Michael is survived by his eleven grandchildren—Bryan, Gabriel, Matthias, Julia, Marissa, Sophia, Matthew, Collin, Hayden, Abby, and Avery—and his six great-grandchildren—Eleanor, Greta, Bennett, Blair, Micah, and Jesse. He is also survived by many extended family members and dear friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 10:30 AM at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, 51 Lansdale Ave, Lansdale, PA 19446, where his family will receive friends from 9:30 to 10:15 AM, in Church, prior to Mass.
Inurnment will be in the St. Stanislaus Columbarium.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that he be remembered by spending time with loved ones, sharing laughter, and cherishing friendships in his honor.
I have many good memories of Uncle Mike and he will be very missed at our family gatherings. I am especially thankful of the time we spent with him and Aunt Chris in North Carolina and, more recently, chatting with him at the last family reunion. He was a quiet guy but he did have a fun sense of humor! God Bless him and the family. I know this is a very hard time for all of you and I pray you find comfort in your memories of him as well.
Love, Sean, Michelle, Shane and Alyssa Detwiler
Sending love and prayers to Christine and her children who all took wonderful care of Michael.
Love you all, Joanne
Mike, you were such a wonderful big brother.
It is still hard for me to believe that you are gone. It’s heartbreaking. The only solace is that you are pain free and have been reunited with Mom, Dad, Sue and other family and friends.
We will always have great memories of the genuine, kind, and loving man that you were.
Rest In Peace, my Dear brother! 🙏.
Love you!
Until me meet again.. Love, Joanne and Joe
We will miss you, Uncle Mike. You were a soft-spoken, very kind soul and we always looked forward to seeing you at the reunions/Fonda family get togethers. Sending all our love and prayers to Aunt Christine and her special family and to all who loved him. Love, Renae and Bob Morris
I have had the opportunity and great fortune to know Mike (Moby/Mob to me) for over 60 years. We grew up on the same street in Northeast Philly and have always stayed in touch over those many years. He was a fantastic friend that would always be there for anyone!
Growing up on Primrose Road, we hung out after school and almost every weekend at my house in our teen years, played so many sports together (football (Mob’s high school sport), basketball (his shot from the corner was always in), whiffle ball and many other “baseball-like“ games).
I have so many great memories with Mob, from seeing him play football at Lincoln High School, being an usher in my wedding, white water rafting on the Lehigh, watching Eagles games somewhere (sometimes in Florida at Charlie & Ronnie’s), lunch with the guys we grew up with on a regular basis, talking with him as I was driving maybe 2-3 times per week. There are so many! A very special person that always had time for his friends.
As much as I will miss visiting him and talking to him (as I always did while I was driving), he will always be with me forever.
Rest in peace my friend!
Tom Ciaverelli
Our deepest, deepest sympathies go out to the Horace & Fonda families,
relatives and friends. May Michael rest in peace in Jehova’s Love.
Mike was a tremendous individual who had a knack for making you feel like a longtime friend! He was generous with his time and I found him to be a good listener!
Our thoughts go out to Christine and his entire family!
Cathy and Larry Cole
Mike was always welcoming to me and the Altar and Rosary group. We had some happy times with him and Christine out by the pool. Rest well, Mike.
Ann M.
Thoughts are with you. Mike was loved by all of us.
Dave F.