Philip John Messina's Obituary
Philip J. Messina, age 82 of Leesburg, FL passed away at his residence on August 6, 2016. He was raised in Buffalo, New York where he owned and operated the family restaurant business.
In 1986, Phil and his wife Ruth, of 63 years, retired and moved to Leesburg, Florida.
Phil was an amazing son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He had a wonderful sense of humor and a will to live, like no other. He enjoyed eating out and playing cards with his friends. Phil will be truly missed by all.
He is survived by his loving wife: Ruth Carroll Messina; sons: Philip Messina, Jr. of Leesburg, Florida and Mark (Darlene) Messina of Hamburg, New York; daughter: Emily (Jim) Oddo of Leesburg, Florida; brothers: John (Peggy) Messina and Jim (Cindy) Messina of Buffalo, New York; sister: Lisa (Kathy Roth)Messina of Portola Valley, California; five grandchildren: Mark Messina, Heather (Mike) Perkins, Kristin Messina, Melissa (Jonathan) Farmer and J.C. Oddo.
Philip was preceded in death by his father James and his mother Mary Scozzaro Messina, also a brother Salvatore Messina.
A Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Bushnell, Florida on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at 8:30AM in honor of Phil’s life. In lieu of flowers the family has requested Mass cards in Phil’s loving memory.
On-line condolences may be shared by visiting www.pagetheus.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Page-Theus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Leesburg.
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