Obituary of Michael E. McIntyre Jr.

Michael E. McIntyre, Jr., 43, died Thursday January 18, 2024, in Erie, after losing his battle with drug addiction which he fought for 20 years. Finally at peace, he now faces no more demons. He was born October 14, 1980, in Jamestown, a son of Michael McIntyre, Sr. and Kathleen Harding Swanson. He attended Falconer Schools and studied Conservation at BOCES. He was employed by Zukor Club in Erie as head cook and Erie Organ Supply Company where he was a talented woodworker restoring antique and classic organs. He earlier had worked for Fancher Chair Company, Falconer. Michael loved spending time with his family. He had a very caring heart and was a loving caregiver to his grandmother during her battle with cancer. He was a man of many talents with an entrepreneurial spirit and passion for business. He loved music and was a talented drummer performing with the band Synged. He was always theatrical and loved movies. At one time he owned and operated Pizza Gourmet in Jamestown. Surviving three children Michaela (Devin) Elliott Buffalo, NY, Madilynn McIntyre and Tyler McIntyre both of Busti; granddaughter Haven Huynh of Buffalo; his mother and stepfather Kathy and Jeff Swanson of Busti; his father and stepmother Michael and Cynthia McIntyre, Sr. of Randolph; sister Jenna McIntyre of Ellicottville; brother Alan (Jaymee) Harding of Ashville; half-brother Joseph (Miranda) McIntyre; stepbrother Matthew Swanson of Florida; stepsister Jami Swanson of Louisiana; uncles Mark Kent of Kennedy and Randy (Renee) Kent of Busti and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by grandparents Sandy and Darrel Miller, Elenor McIntyre, Leonard Harding and Donald McIntyre; an aunt Kelly Kent Stone and a very close cousin Cassandra Stone. A memorial service will be held at 2PM pm Saturday in Lakeside Bible Chapel, 98 Lakeside Drive, Bemus Point, NY 14712. Visitation will not be observed. Memorials may be made to Prevention Works at preventionworks.us, a program that supports teens who are beginning to experience problems at school or home as a result of alcohol or drug use. You may leave words of condolence at www.lindfuneralhome.com. It's Me By Jacqueline Grieve Hey, you guys, don't feel guilty, It was just my time to go. I can see you're all feeling sad, I can see the tears still flow. My life's journey ended early, The path I chose was short. You all tried your best to change it, But in the end it was for me to sort. I know I caused you sadness, I know I caused you pain, But I was captured by these demons, They wouldn't set me free again. They took away my freedom, They took away my choice, And when they got their hooks in, You could hear it in my voice. There were times I tried to fight them, There was a time I nearly won, But they came back and overpowered me, I had nowhere left to run. I haven't really left you guys, I am closer than you know, I will be the whisper in the wind, I will be everywhere you go. One day you will all forgive me One day you will understand And when your time on earth is done I will be waiting to take your hand. If you or anyone you know is suffering from addiction, please visit Combataddictionchq.com for tools and resources for prevention, treatment, and recovery from addiction in Chautauqua County.