Francis "Michael" Payne

FRANCIS “MICHAEL” PAYNE III age 75, beloved husband for 28 years of Anne (Masiello) (nee Trivisonno); loving father of Michael (wife Regina, nee Masiello), twins Eric (wife Lia, nee Masiello) and David (wife Sarah, nee Cooper-Novak), Brian (wife Sarah, nee Dale) and Jason Masiello (wife Johanna); devoted grandfather of Jadah (Jacob Lubrant), Joseph, Sierra (Jordan Sage), Mikala, Sadie, Emma, Aria, Gillian, Jude, Eloise, Mia Masiello, Jackie Petkosek, Lilly and the late Vivian James Payne; cherished son of the late Francis Michael, Jr. and Mary Frances (nee Lindesmith); late former wife Susan Payne (nee Bowerman); dearest brother of Patricia Coutinho (husband Gabe), Christopher (wife Jean), Colleen Plent, David (wife Mary) and the late Jan Roberts, Lori and Barbara; treasured brother-in-law of Rosemary & the late Ray Moore, Linda & the late Joe Genovese, Nick & Susan Trivisonno, Maria & Milt Durdella, Joe & Donna Trivisonno, John & Deana Trivisonno, Michael & Suzi Trivisonno and the late Josette Trivisonno; dear uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend of many. 

Mike was born March 19, 1949 in Cleveland, Ohio and graduated from St Joseph High School in 1967. He continued his education at Bowling Green University, Cuyahoga Community College, and Ohio State University. Mike had a love for life and adventure, and enjoyed many activities including golf, skiing (he started a ski club at BGSU), and bicycling. He and Annie traveled often, including ski trips, exploring the country in their motorhome or on bicycles, and experiencing other countries. When at home, Mike enjoyed taking care of his home and property, watching Cleveland Browns, Ohio State, and Notre Dame football games, and relaxing with family in his “fire pit”. Mike founded Payne & Payne Builders alongside his brother Dave, was a past president of the Home Builders Association of Greater Cleveland, and served the industry at the state and national levels. He was a past member of the Geauga Metropolitan Housing Authority. He had a strong devotion to his family and friends, and was the patriarch of the local Payne family. Although he has left this earth, his legacy continues to live through his family, friends, and the many people who were blessed to have known him.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Mike to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44110 or online at https://www.hospicewr.org . 

Cremation by DeJohn Crematory. Family and Friends are requested to meet for the Mass of Christian Burial Monday, January 6, 2025 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 401 North Street, Chardon, OH at 11AM. Burial will take place at a later date. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Mike at THE DeJOHN FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATIONS CENTER OF CHESTERLAND 12811 CHILLICOTHE ROAD (Rt. 306, just south of Mayfield Rd.) SUNDAY, JANUARY 5, 2025 2-5PM.