Michael Francis Grinnell

Michael Francis Grinnell, a long-time resident of Lynn, passed away after a sudden illness in the NSMC – Salem Hospital on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at the age of 56. Born in Cambridge on March 24, 1961, he was the son of the late John F. and Jean M. (Daigle) Grinnell. Mike was raised and educated in Lynn. After high school, he pursued his passion of cars and graduated from an Automotive Certificate Program solidifying his knowledge and expertise in automotive parts. Mike was a successful auto parts manager in his long career; working with various auto parts companies and always increasing profit margins.

Mike loved cars and consequently was a huge NASCAR fan. He enjoyed many sports and at one time enjoyed golf and bowling. He was an avid Patriots fan and rooted for them every game. Mike enjoyed toys such as collecting the Minions and even baseball cards. Mike had a huge passion for heavy metal music and at one time helped as a roadie for the 90’s Lynn band, Pirate Radio. Through all his life interests, nothing could compare to the love and joy he got from spending time with his family, most especially his grandchildren.

Mike leaves his children: Jessica Grinnell and Jarrod Grinnell, both of Lynn, his grandchildren: Christian and Nicholas Mancia of Lynn and Kinsley Grinnell and Madison Talbot, all of Lynn; his sister, Jean L. Gately of Peabody, his nephew, Joshua Gately of Peabody, his aunt, Patricia Pacewicz of Lynn, and his former son-in-law, Francisco Mancia and his cousins, Cathy Russell and Jimmy Pacewicz.

A Memorial Service will be held in the Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home, 157 Maple St. LYNN on Monday, May 15, 2017 at 7pm. Visiting Hours will be held in the funeral home prior to the service from 4 to 7pm. Interment services will be private. In Lieu of flowers, contributions in Mike’s memory may be made to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or at stjude.org.