Co-owner of Burlington’s Finnigan’s Pub for more than 32 years was known for his work ethic, great attitude and remarkable entrepreneurial spirit It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Michael John “Spike” Finnigan on November 12, 2024, at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, Vt. Mike passed away after an eight-year-long valiant fight with multiple myeloma. He was surrounded by his loving family until the end. During this last hospitalization, he had a constant stream of family and friends stopping by to see him who shared memories of great times with him over the years. Michael was born on March 26, 1958, in Burlington, Vt., to Charles S. and Elizabeth (Bracy) Finnigan. He graduated from Burlington High School as a member of the class of ’76. Mike was the 10th of 11 children and grew up surrounded by a tight-knit community of friends, neighbors and family. Mike married Joanne Jarvis on May 26, 1986, and the Jarvis family became his second family. Joanne and Mike remained friends despite a divorce years later. Mike was well known around town, having spent most of his life in the restaurant and hospitality industry. He owned and operated Finnigan’s Pub, with his brother Patrick, for more than 32 years. Mike also worked at various other food and retail operations throughout the area. He was an excellent cook, and one of his specialties was Mulligan stew for St. Patrick’s Day. Mike could be counted on for his strong work ethic, great attitude and remarkable entrepreneurial spirit. Mike’s greatest source of pride was always his daughter, Molly, and grandson, Thiago. He loved nothing more than attending his grandson’s soccer games. Even in his last days, he was bragging about Thiago’s athletic abilities. One of Mike’s last dreams was to bring his grandson to the 2026 Soccer World Cup, but we know he will be there in spirit. Mike was also a huge fan of the Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics and New York Giants. He loved attending games at Fenway and live concerts; both were always treasured opportunities. Mike was a dreamer, always looking for and planning for the next big adventure! Especially if it was a “good deal.” In these last eight years, he was under the care of some of the kindest and finest medical staff from Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and the University of Vermont Medical Center, where he spent a considerable time. He faced each treatment with enormous hope and bravery, never failing to take on the challenge…