Michael Peter McInnis

Michael Peter McInnis obituary, Salem, NH

Michael Peter McInnis

Michael McInnis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Goundrey Dewhirst Funeral Home and Cremation Service on Nov. 3, 2025.
Michael Peter McInnis – Danvers, MA
It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of our brother, Michael Peter McInnis, who died peacefully of October 27, 2025. He was born on September 27, 1962 in Danvers, where he spent most of his life. He was a graduate of Bishop Fenwick High School, Class of 1980. He was a standout member of the track team. He later went on to study finance at Salem State College. He spent his career expanding his skillset as a "Jack of all trades". From working in the family business in the early eighties to becoming a contractor and most recently, landscaping. He approached every job with deep dedication and an unwavering work ethic. A simple guy, who didn't mince words. He was known for his love of football, Keno and Buffalo Wild Wings.
He was predeceased by his parents, James Augustus McInnis and Lucille (Carbone) McInnis. He leaves behind his siblings; Linda Cullen (Chris James), Gus, John, Paul, Rob and Diane McInnis. Mary Beth (Gary) Puska and Matt (Colleen) McInnis; and his nieces and nephews, Tim (Emily) Cullen, Jamie (Nicole) Cullen, Catie (Ryan) Plourde, Bethany Cullen; Taryn (Dave) Murphy, Jayna (Tom) Radzim, Chad McInnis; Meghan (Justin) Shairs, Jillian (Chris) Hall, Johnny (Brittany) McInnis; Kristiana McInnis, Sean (Ashley) McInnis; Tyler and Susie Puska; Paisley, Emmeline and Devon McInnis; and 24 great-nieces and great-nephews; Samantha and Benjamin Cullen; Luca and Gemma Cullen; Leland McInnis; Hudson and Deila Plourde; Jordyn and Dominic Stritzke; Reid, Drew and Alexa Brotherton; Owen Murphy; Scarlett, Gavin and Hayden Radzim; Quinn, Jack and Jimmy Shairs; Charli and Ryleigh McInnis; Logan and Eva Hall and Mauve McInnis.
"Go rest high on that mountain brother. Your work on this Earth is done"
There will be a private burial and Celebration of Life set for a later date.
Goundrey Dewhirst Funeral Home, 42 Main Street, Salem, NH 03079 is entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit www.goundreydewhirstfuneral.com to sign the online guest book.
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