Michael Mario Casciato, 84, of Madison,

Passed away Thursday, April 9, 2009 Cardinal Woods Skilled Nursing And Rehab in Madison, Ohio.

Born November 7, 1924 in Cleveland, Ohio to Veneta (Vitori) & Ottaviano Casciato

He was a Purser for Matson Lines

He received a Masters Degree in Philosophy from Kent State. Served in the U.S. Army, Member of the Merchant Marines. California State employee for many years. Avid Reader, Connoisseur of fine wines, World Traveler, Classical music buff. He could speak the English, Italian, Spanish Language; He was a refined & eloquent man, a Great Conversationalist and gentleman in every sense of the word.

Surviving Family:Nephews & Nieces

Victor, Andrew, Robert Jr., Diane Casciato of Ohio; William W. Casciato of California; Michael Casciato of Hawaii; Richard, Nicholas, Alexander, Veneta Carlisle of Ohio; Richard A. Carlisle of North Carolina; Anita Fosky of Texas; Lana Zabos of Ohio; Renee Casciato of Florida and Many Great Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in Death by: Partner, Harry Widner in 1996; His Parents; Siblings, Adeline, Eliodoro (Al), Romeo, William J., Frank, Robert, Ottaviano, Guido; Nephew John M. Casciato

Contributions may be made to Alzheimer?s Association, P.O. Box 74924, Cleveland, OH 44194-4924

Arrangements are being handled by The Behm Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, 26 River Street, Madison, OHIO 44057.