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1943 Michael 2015

Michael R. Tassone

February 28, 1943 — February 28, 2015

Michael R. Tassone, 72, of Kent, passed peacefully with his family by his side, Saturday, February 28, 2015 at his home.

He was born November 2, 1942 in Somerset, PA to Joseph and Elizabeth (Kovack) Tassone. He has been a member of the Ravenna Moose Lodge #1234 since 1989 and received his Pilgrim degree in May of 2014. He was a member of the Portage County Bowling Hall of Fame. He was a bowling coach for the YABA at Twin Star Lanes - Loved his Kids! He was a member of the Ravenna Moose Riders Motorcycle Club. He was on the Moose Ritual Team for 10 years and held the office of Governor more than once. He also held the position of Prelate. Mike truly loved the Moose. He also loved bowling and fishing. He was well known for his jokes and playing music. His family and friends were very important to him as was his family at the Moose.

He is survived by his wife, Mary M. (Laubert) Tassone; daughters, Jeannette (Henry) Selzer of Ravenna and Michele (Tammy Hudson) Tassone of Covington, GA; sons, Michael J. (Tim Pauley) Tassone of Stow and Donald (Kelly) Pigott of Kent; grandchildren, Christina Knight, Wendy Knight, Henry (Natasha) Selzer Jr., Crystal Selzer, Madeline Pigott, and Ozzy Herbruck; great grandchildren, Kylie McAllister, Elissa McAllister, Kristopher Heming, Ryan Selzer, and Maximilian Selzer; brother, Joseph (Teresa) Tassone of Stow; sisters, Rose Sycz of Stow and Mary Ann (Robert) Laubert of Palm Beach Gardens; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Samuel Tassone and William Tassone; and sisters, Elizabeth Tassone and Francis Kovacs.

Calling hours will be held 1-3 PM Saturday, March 7th at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home in Kent followed by memorial services at 3:00 PM with Chaplain Doug Olsen officiating; Followed by the Pilgrim Memorial Service. Memorials may be made to the Moose Charities, 155 South International Drive, Mooseheart, IL 60539-1182 or the Akron General Visiting Nurse and Hospice, 3358 Ridgewood Road, Akron, Oh 44333.
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