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George Messenger Memoriam

Messenger Jr., George Paul, MD., 81, passed away Nov. 14th. Born in Chicago, IL. He graduated from Michigan State University, Marquette University Medical School; he completed his internship and residency in Anesthesiology at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, FL. and at Children's Hospital, Boston, MA. A resident of Ft. Lauderdale since 1961, he founded the Anesthesia Professional Association and worked with Interplast, helping children in Honduras. He is survived by Janet, his wife of 55+ years, children Mark and Susan, and grandchildren Morgan and Grant. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Saturday, Nov. 23rd, at 11am. He will be greatly missed by those whose lives he touched. In Lieu of flowers, send donations to the Humane Society of Broward County. Arrangements entrusted to Kraeer-Fairchild Funeral Home, Ft. Lauderdale. www.kraeerfairchild.com.

Published by Sun-Sentinel on Nov. 17, 2013.
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Jan,I just heard from Dean Nasser about Duke passing today Sunday the 24th, and I am very upset that nobody notified me.. We worked together so many years and we were so good friends.I was in ICU at Holy Cross about a week before his passing. I will miss him greatly .I am so upset that I missed his Mass..God bless you and your family. Ana and Jose Diaz

Jose & Ana Diaz

November 24, 2013

Very sad and sorry for your great loss. He is fishing with God in heaven! With all our love...The Gipps family

veronica, Maria and family Gipps

November 22, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Benjamin B. Barmore

November 20, 2013

My prayers go out to Jan and the family. I worked with Duke for 20 plus years. He was a wonderful caring, always smiling individual and a great asset to APA. He will be missed by so many.

Sherry Savage(Lancaster)

November 17, 2013

Dr. Messenger ("Duke") leaves us with a large trove of good memories, personal and professional. His larger-than-life personality and great sense of humor complimented his great skill as a physician. Deepest condolences to the Messenger family.

Greg Perez

November 17, 2013

So very sad to hear of Dr.Messenger's passing.
So many wonderful years working with him at Imperial Point
Rest in peace

Patty Brancheau/ Yates

November 17, 2013

Jan and family, I remember our families going to the keys in our boats in the 60's and Duke taking my father ,brother,husband,and father-in-law hunting.Great memories ! I'm sorry for your loss. Nancy Braman Aiesi

November 17, 2013

Joan Watson

November 17, 2013

He was "Dr. Messenger" to me when I was a kid. I have fond memories of him taking me fishing with his son Mark. As a couple, he and Jan stood out from the crowd with their devotion to each other, love of animals and their amazing energy for road trips! The Molchan family feels sadness in his passing and sends our love and prayers to Jan, Mark and Susie.

November 16, 2013

We are saddened to learn of the passing of such a kind and compassionate man. He was a very fine doctor and held much respect in the community. We will miss him.
Our deepest condolences to Jan and his family.

Kamal and Regina Taslimi

November 16, 2013

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