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ROBERT MESSA Obituary
ROBERT A., age 84, on February 26, 2016. Beloved husband of Elizabeth "Betty" (nee Santomero); dear father of Lynn Bove (Dr. Richard), Karen Desiato (Caesar) and Robert; dear PopPop of C. Austin Pickens and Caesar Desiato Jr. Relatives and friends are invited to call Tuesday 9:30 to 11:00 A.M. Assumption B.V.M. Church, 1900 Meadowbrook Rd., Feasterville. Funeral Mass 11:00 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cem. In lieu of flowers, family prefers donations to Sons of Italy Foundation, 219 E. Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 or The Abington Hospice at Warminster, 225 Newtown Rd., Warminster, PA 18974.
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June 11, 2017
Think of you everyday. Vinnie
Joe and Karen Crisalli
April 2, 2016
Dear Messa Family, we only had the pleasure of meeting Bob a few times at OSIA conferences, but a few times were all it took to know what a great gentleman he was. We know he will be greatly missed and send our deepest condolences and sympathies to the entire Messa family.
Joseph R. Corrato
March 1, 2016
My prayers and condolences go out to the entire Messa family. Bob was an excellent banker and a true gentleman.
February 29, 2016
Dear Messa Family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you during these challenging times. May you find comfort in the meaningful memories shared together. I will always remember Mr. Messa as a kind and generous man who treated others respectfully, even in jest. A wonderful legacy to leave his grandchildren. Take good care of yourselves. Sincerely,
Sylvia Cacciato
(former employee at OSIA National Office)
Toni McCartney
February 29, 2016
We are thinking of your whole family and sending prayers to you all. I have know Mr. Messa my whole life and consider you my family. I know he is with Uncle jimmy and my dad playing a round of golf and raising a glass together.
February 29, 2016
Betty and family: I am so sorry to hear about Bob. Geri called but I am in Florida. I will be home next week and will call you. It is so hard to lose someone you love but try to be strong and do the best you can. Maryanne Filosa
February 29, 2016
Karen, God saw your father getting tired and a cure was not to be, so he put his arms around him and whispered "Come to Me". My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Nancy McK.
February 29, 2016
Betty,
You know how special Bob was to me. Working with him through the years and having you both live here at the Village is truly an honor. We are so sorry for your loss and are thinking of you and your family. Please let us know if you need anything.
Love,
Melissa and Ina
Sharon Stump
February 29, 2016
Karen,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you, during this very difficult time. Praying that you and your family find comfort in the memories.
Sharon Stump
February 29, 2016
Karen,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayer are with you during this very difficult time.
Praying that you and your family find comfort in the memories.
February 29, 2016
Karen, I'm so sorry about the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, love Catherine Mainon
Joan Brennan Bradley
February 29, 2016
Dear Betty sorry about bobs passing. My thoughts are with you.
Dawn Tiderman
February 28, 2016
Karen and family, So sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May god bless you all. Dawn and Dan Tiderman
February 28, 2016
Karen and family, So very sorry to hear of the passing of your father.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless you all. Dawn and Dan Tiderman
February 28, 2016
Messa Family I am quite sorry about your loss of a great man. These times are very sad. But with prayers family and friends all of you will get through this sad time, I will keepp you all in my prayers. Bob will be missed.
Peace and Love,
AngelaRose Santomero
Renee Markulin
February 28, 2016
Karen my condolences to your whole family my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Teresa Beaucheane Desiato
February 28, 2016
Karen, so terribly sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your Mom & family in prayer.
Pat & Chuck Nagele
February 28, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Love & Hugs, the Nagele family
Julie Rossi
February 28, 2016
Karen,Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time-Love, Julie, Ryan & Bryn
Luca and Lara Desiato
February 28, 2016
So sorry for your loss. We are praying for your family
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