Michael A. Cassese, 85, of Tidioute, Pa., formerly of Brook Park-Huntington Township, Ohio, died Thursday at his home.

Born Jan. 30, 1930, in Bradys Bend, he was the son of Vito and Maria G. (Mignemi) Cassese.

On July 3, 1954, Mike married the former Phyllis L. Slaugenhaupt. She preceded in him death in February 2007.

Mike was employed by Phoenix Dye Works in Cleveland for 15 years, he then owned and operated “The Canteen” tavern in Wellington, Ohio, for 10 years.

He later retired from Harshaw Chemical in Elyria, Ohio, after 10 years.

A faithful Catholic, Mike was a member of St. John Roman Catholic Church in Tidioute.

He was involved with the Tidioute Lions Club where he held a variety of offices. He was an integral part of the Lions Club recycling program.

Mike was a member of the Tidioute Senior Center and a life member of the National Rifle Association. As an avid fisherman, hunter and sportsman, Mike held the largest antlered deer record, taken in the Bradys Bend area, with 165.7 points for many years.

A veteran of the U.S. Army, Mike served as Corporal from 1951 to 1953.

He was past commander of the American Legion Post 610 in Brook Park and a member of the AMVETS Post 162.

Surviving are two daughters, Susan and her husband, Greg, Arnold of Medina, Ohio, and Kaye and her husband, Harlan, Spector of Shaker Heights, Ohio; and a son, Clint, and his wife, Shelley, Cassese of Solon, Ohio.

Mike also is survived by two granddaughters, Lauren Spector and Katherine Cassese; two grandsons, Michael Cassese and Daniel Spector; and a sister, Mary Cassese of Bradys Bend.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Phyllis; a sister, Carmella Bevcich; and five brothers, John (Hoot), Tony, John (Popeye), Jim and Sam.

CASSESE — Friends of Michael A. Cassese, who died Thursday, Dec. 24, 2015, will be received from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Buechele Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 707 Kellys Way, East Brady.A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church with the Rev. John Butler officiating. Military honors will be accorded after Mass.The Cassese Family suggests that memorial contributions be made in Mike's name to the Tidioute Lions Club, 1 Main St., Tidioute, PA 16351.To view or express condolences, please visit www.BuecheleFuneralHome.com.