John J. Messina

MESSINA, Lt. John J. (Watertown Fire Dept., ret.): Of Watertown, Dec. 9. Beloved husband of the late Carolyn M. (Nardone). Devoted father of Robert L. of Tex., Joseph C. and Stephen J. of Watertown, Vincent J of Westford, Mary Louise Walck of PA, Mark J. of Fla. and the late John J. and Paul F. Messina. Dear brother of Santa Cotoni of Lincoln, Samuel of Watertown, and the late Frank, Peter, Charles Messina and Angelina Cotoni. Also loved by 20 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral from the MacDonald, Rockwell & MacDonald Funeral Home in WATERTOWN SQUARE at 6 Riverside St. (crnr. No. Beacon St.), Watertown at 8 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at 9 o'clock in the Church of Saint Patrick, 212 Main St., Watertown. Interment Ridgelawn Cemetery. Calling hours: Fri. 4-8 PM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Army Air Force Veteran WWII. Member Piave Fiume Lodge, OSIA, Watertown and American Legion Hill Post, Waltham. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The JBB Project, P.O. Box 1366, Westford, MA 01886. JBB is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit that was developed in memory of his late grandson, Joseph Messina. For further information, please visit www.joeysbloodbuddies.org and MacDonald, Rockwell & MacDonald www.macdonaldrockwell.com