Mervin L. Masino
March 29, 1935 ~ June 29, 2023
Mervin L. Masino, age 88, of Highland Heights, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023 at Hillcrest Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 29, 1935 in Cleveland to Domonic and Pauline (Tatman) Masino.
Merv Masino, “as told by Merv,” worked diligently for 42 years for Gulf Oil and Cuyahoga Chemical. He served in the United States Army, was a member of First Church of Christ in Painesville and volunteered in many venues, including the Boy Scouts with his sons, and for the Mayfield Township Historical Society. In his spare time he could be found in his basement doing woodworking and turning pens and camping with the family at Blue Rock Camp.
He leaves behind his wife of 57 years, Helen; children, David (Donna) Masino, Diana Gandy, Nancy (Alan) Epperson and Daniel (Bobbi) Masino; 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; sister, Sandra (Paul) Crow, and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Francie Masino; brother, James Masino and son-in-law, Bobbie Gandy.
Friends will be received, 10 am to 11:30 am Monday, July 3, 2023 at Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street in Madison, with a service immediately following at 11:30 am. Final Resting place will be at Montville Cemetery. Contributions may be made in Merv’s name to the Mayfield Township Historical Society, 606 SOM Center Road, Mayfield Village, OH 44143. Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We love you!
Love you so much Grandpa. I’m so glad I got to remember with you all the fun we had over the years. – Michael, Sarah, Elouise, and Elias
We have felt the pain of losing our earthly precious fathers. There’s a peace in knowing they are celebrating in heaven!
Love, prayers and sympathy for your family.
Dear Family.
We were very sad to hear of Merv’s passing. We know that we will all see our loved ones again some day and hope that you find comfort in that thought. You were a big part of Chris’s life growing up and we will always cherish your generosity, hospitality and close friendship.
We wish that we could be with you during this difficult time and hope to visit in better days to come.
Love,
Chris & Marion
We send our love, hugs and prayers from Oregon to David, Donna, Helen and family.
We know Merv will be missed.
Love, Pam, Dean, Dave
I have been blessed to know and love Merv, Helen, and their family for 45 years. He is at rest, and we are filled with memories. Miss seeing everyone, and thank you to Nancy for letting us know.