Michael F. Hayden

Michael F. Hayden, born and raised in Cleveland, a longtime resident of Parkman-having spent the past eight years in Nashville, Tenn.-passed away on March 30. Michael served the U.S. Army on the Demilitarized Zone in Korea from 1969 to 1970, rising to the rank of Sergeant and earning Battalion solider of the month for February 1970. Following his military service, Michael was a nuclear medicine field service engineer for 33 years. He was active in the Parkman community, having served as a volunteer firefighter and EMT for 10 years and as director of the Parkman youth baseball league for several years. Known for his humor, Michael loved traveling, nature, classic automobiles, and working on mechanical and engineering projects. Preceding him in death were his parents, Nicholas and Anne Hayden, and his brother, James. He is survived by his wife, Deborah, who he met in high school at the Junior League of Mary; children, Zachary (Mary Beth), Thomas (Kim) and Monica (Matt); grandchildren, Riley and Hadley Mae, and Ryan and Marla; brothers and sisters, Thomas (Francine), Nicholas, Daniel (Bonita), Mary (Steve), Maureen, and John (Patricia), and many nieces and nephews. Visitation: Thursday 5 to 8 pm and Friday 1 to 3 & 5 to 8 pm at Gattozzi and Son Funeral Home, 12524 Chillicothe Rd. Chester Twp. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 4129 Superior Ave., Cleveland (Please meet at church). Burial will be at All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Twp. Donations may be made in Michael's name to Army Emergency Relief (www.aerhq.org)