Michael David Canty, 50, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at 1:11pm. Born in Springfield, son of the late Michael J. And Bonnie I. (Burko) Canty, he grew up in Feeding Hills and was a 1991 graduate of Agawam High School. Michael worked as a Master Auto Mechanic for twenty-four years at Parrotta's Auto in Agawam.

Left behind to cherish his memory, his wife, the love of his life,  Bobbie (Wapner) Canty, and their beloved dog, Brandy Brown. He also leaves his sisters, Joanne and her husband Andrew Lyne, Christene and her husband Jeffrey Smith, his step father Eugene Fortier all of Feeding Hills, including several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Michael will especially miss his most important role in life as a "Funcle" to his nieces and nephews Hailey, McKenzie & Evan Lyne, Bodie and Cole Smith. He also sadly leaves the most amazing group of friends his "Agawam Boys" who have always been by his side and will miss him dearly.

Michael was gifted; there was nothing he could not fix, build, design or put back together. He was extremely clever and skillful.  At 5 years old he took apart a clock and reconstructed it back together, and it worked to his parents' surprise. We knew he was something special. He designed and built from hand his dream outdoor patio from the ground up. He was so accomplished in everything he touched.

Michael had a love of travel, from summers spent on Block Island, to winters in Vail, Colorado, and many islands in between from Costa Rica to Barbados. His most favorite trip was to Nashville on his honeymoon with his wife Bobbie. He was an experienced snowboarder, surfer and in his younger years he lived on his skateboard. He had a passion for music, taught himself how to play guitar, and the drums. He loved concerts, Christmas, the Big E, and a good time.

The most important thing in Michael's life was family, whether it was singing the loudest Happy Birthday song to doing cartwheels and splits, or jumping over anything he could find, he was always the life of the party. Michael was known for his timely wit and love of a good story, especially when it was about someone in his family or his best friends. He never let anyone he loved get too full of themselves, as he always kept you grounded. He was the first one at any gathering and the last one to leave. If you were not appreciating being together, he lovingly needled you until he got you to smile. Michael always left you feeling better about yourself. If you were lucky enough to know him you know he loved life and the time he spent with you. He lived life with loudness, laughter, jokes, and sarcasm, loving his people with his whole heart. Michael leaves us with the way he lived his life, GO BIG OR GO HOME!

Family and friends are invited to gather on Friday, September 8, 2023 from 4-7pm at the Agawam Curran Jones Funeral Home, 745 Cooper Street. A celebration of life service will be at the funeral home on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 10am, the burial will be private.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cancer House of Hope, 1999 Westfield Street, West Springfield and For the Love of Labs Rescue, fortheloveoflabs.com.  For online condolences, please visit www.curranjones.com