Michael "Byrnesey" E. Byrnes

Micheal E. Byrnes "Byrnesey", 61, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, April 4th at Baystate Medical Center. He was born in Holyoke, MA, on September 7th 1963. Michael was the son of John and Doris (Tourangeau) Byrnes. After graduating from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 1985, he worked his way up to a project manager for O'Leary Company and Elm Electric.  Michael enjoyed golfing at Wycoff Country Club and fishing at Cape Cod. From his childhood family vacations into adulthood Mike spent his summers in York Beach, Maine, it held a special place in his heart. His family and friends will remember his witty personality and heart of gold.

 He will be deeply missed by his wife Ellen Byrnes of South Hadley, along with his siblings John Byrnes of South Hadley and Theresa Byrnes of Milford, CT. His nephew John Blodgett and nieces Jennifer Blodgett, Jordan Bower and Allison Bower also survive him.  The family would like to thank the staff at Baystate Medical Center’s Intensive Care Unit for the outstanding care that Michael received.  

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, April 10th from 4:00-7:00pm at the Beers & Story South Hadley Funeral Home.  A funeral service will be held on Friday at 10:00am at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery.  Memorial donations may be made in his memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.