Born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in 1962 to Lois Naughton and the late John Walter Dineen, Michael was raised in West Palm Beach and graduated from Forest Hill High School. From there, Michael went on to be a Marine Mechanic, working for Ace Marine for the last 25 years. Michael had a deep passion for freshwater bass fishing on his boat.
Michael was predeceased by his loving father, John Walter Dineen, 53, in 1990. Michael was survived by his devoted mother, Lois Naughton Dineen, of Enfield, Connecticut, and his dear brother Kerry Dineen of West Palm Beach, Florida.