Obituary of Philip D. Messina, Sr.

Philip Daniel Messina, Sr. ,89, of Bloomville, NY passed into the arms of the Good Lord on November 8, 2020.

Born on October 11, 1931, the son of the late Antonio and Angelina (Vaccaro) Messina.

Philip proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War.

His wife Louise Colaluca Messina predeceased him, as well as his brother Anthony Messina.

Philip is survived by his children: Phyllis A. Messina of Naugatuck, CT, Lucille Messina of Norwalk, CT, Donna E. (Robert) Radice of Johnson City and Philip D. (Leslie) Messina Jr. of White Plains; eight grandchildren: Frances Cuartas, Joseph Messina, Lucia Plummer, Jennifer Savo, Danielle Krisko, Stacey Canning, Jeanine Radice and Michael Messina, eight great-grandchildren: Lycia Lopez-Torres, Antonio Plummer, Isabella Cuartas, Cristian Cuartas, Braeden Messina, Madison Messina, Cecilia Krisko and Ethan Radice; brother: Angelo (Andrea) Messina, Henderson, NV

Philip worked for Pitney Bowes Manufacturing for over 30 years.  He was also a carpenter for many years and if we needed any advice on how to fix or build something, you only had to call him and he would instruct you on how to do it.  Dad was a great husband, father, friend and mentor to us all.  He will be deeply missed by so many, not only by his family.  He is now reunited in Heaven by the love of his life, Louise, whom he deeply grieved along with all his family that predeceased him.  May the Angels sing your praises and the Good Lord bless you Dad.  We love you very much.

Friends and relatives are invited to call from 9:30-11:30AM on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at the MacArthur Funeral Home, 134 Main Street, Delhi.  A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at Noon on Saturday at St. Peter’s Church, Cross Street, Delhi with Rev. Edward Golding, celebrant.  Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery, Bloomville with full military honors.   Due to COVID-19 restrictions masks and social distancing are required.

Memorial contributions in memory of Philip may be made to charity of your choice.

Please visit www.macarthurfh.com to share a condolence with the Messina family.