May God bless you and your...
So many Memories of Mike and the USFTL tournaments and of course Team USA. Miss you Mike Jim FlagMag
Jim Z
July 30, 2025 | Friend


Willoughby, Ohio
On Thursday, August 1, 2019, Mike Cihon, at the age of 64, played his last football game on earth and joined his Dad (John) and Mom (Isabel) in the Immortal League, called Heaven. He lost the biggest game of his career, the game of life, to a relentless opponent of two years, named Cancer. Mike...
Read MoreSo many Memories of Mike and the USFTL tournaments and of course Team USA. Miss you Mike Jim FlagMag
Jim Z
July 30, 2025 | Friend
I was saddened to hear that Mike had passed away. Had hoped to visit this year for St. Joe's 50th anniversary. We had great times growing up at St. Paul's, going to Clint Eastwood and Dracula movies at The LaSalle Theater. Going to St. Joe's and being on the Track team together and then a year at CSU. Playing with Gibbs the first year and then working with his Dad at Horsburg & Scott Co. Mom was the nicest lady ever as she worked as Church secretary at St. Paul's. God bless Joanie and all his...
Charlie Stack
February 20, 2023
It's been some years... over 30 now since we last worked together. I produced video for the USFTL and enjoyed working with Mike. I learned of his passing just now, after finding a VHS tape with the 1990 Colorado Flag Shootout. He was a rare breed and perfect for his time. He definitely impacted many through his passion.
Jeff Fitzgerald
February 02, 2023 | Work
Our prayers are with Mike's family. Mike was a Great Guy and a Good Friend. We helped Mike out throughout the years with his football business dream and programs. RIP Michael !
Sincerely In Sports,
Don Aselin
SODA National Executive Director
www.SportsplexOperators.com
[email protected]
Rochester, NY Regional Offices -
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Don Aselin
July 30, 2020 | Rochester, NY | Friend
Thanks Mike for being a friend for many, many years.
Sincerely In Sports,
Don Aselin / National Ex. Director / Sportsplex Operators & Developers Association.
Don Aselin
February 26, 2020 | Rochester, NY

Mike was selected to coach team usa in ft lauderdale in 2002. We became good friends and allies in flag football. rip brother
jim z
August 26, 2019 | Scotia, NY

jim zim
August 26, 2019 | Boston, MA
Thank you Mike for all of your hard work in providing us a great outlet to compete. The USFTL!
RayT#2 Cutters Hall of Fame 2002
Ray Taranto
August 24, 2019 | Laurel, MD
Michael, It's been so long since we've been in touch. Receiving the word of your passing was such a shock, as we had no idea that you've been so ill for the past couple of years. I remember Uncle John and Aunt Isabel bringing you to our home so I could meet my new little cousin. You were a cutie!
My heart aches for Joanie and all those who loved you and held your friendship in their heart. Joanie, so sorry for your loss. May you have many memories of Mike as they are the...
Nina and Tom Giovannelli
August 10, 2019 | Meadville, PA | Family