Michael "Big Mike" A. Sause, 46, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2016. Mike was born March 12, 1970 in Youngstown, the son of Richard F. and Violet (Masco) Sause. He was employed as a truck driver for L&J Transportation and also worked as a tow truck operator. Mike enjoyed motorcycles and especially loved riding his Harley Davidson Heritage Softail. His greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He also loved his animals. Mike will always be remembered lovingly by his wife, the former Teresa Ann Johnson whom he married on May 28, 1994; five children, Tiffany Sause of Siler City, N.C., Justine Sause of Lowellville, Bryan Langley of Liberty, N.C., Samantha Sause of Lowellville, and Brittany Sause of Youngstown; six grandchildren, Dakota Collet, Adriana Sause, Elijah Rodriguez, Tristan Langley, and Sophia and Alana Daye; two brothers, Rick (Sarah) Sause of Youngstown, and Jim (Kim) Sause of Youngstown; and father-in-law, Howard Johnson. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Frank Sause, and mother-in-law Terry Johnson. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, July 15, followed by a 7 p.m. funeral service at the Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home, 4442 South Avenue in Boardman. Family and friends may visit www.rossifunerals,com to view this tribute and send condolences to Mike's family.

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