Michael W. Laplante, age 49, passed away on March 10, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center. He was born in Holyoke on Sept. 17, 1971. Michael is predeased by his father Ronald Laplante, his grandparents Edward and Dora Laplante and many aunts and uncles. Michael worked as an assistant assembler for MicroTek-Cables in Chicopee. He was also involved with Special Olympics, where he loved to bowl, play bocce ball and basketball. Michael also had a passion for music and loved to DJ. He was best known as “DJ Mike” especially to those who would attend his dances that where held once a month at the American Legion on Robbins Rd in Chicopee. He leaves behind his loving aunt and caretaker Elaine Grant; his brother Kevin, his wife Charlene and their children Jessica and Nathan Laplante; along with cousins David Grant, his wife Jaime and their children Matthew and Addison, Susan Grant her partner John, her son Justin and fiancé Eden. Michael also leaves behind many cousins, caretakers and friends who he loved dearly. He also leaves behind his mother Tina (Morissette) Laplante. Calling hours will be held on Wed. March 17, 2021 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at the Grise Funeral Home, 280 Springfield St, Chicopee. A Graveside service will be held on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at 11:00 AM in Calvary Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association 1111 Elm Street West Springfield, MA 01089 or American Diabetes Association P.O. Box 7023 Merrifield, VA 22116-7023.