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KATHRYN MESSINA Obituary

MESSINA Kathryn Ann Messina, 64, of Jacksonville, FL, formerly of Sarasota, FL and New London, CT, passed away unexpectedly on May 21, 2011. She is survived by her mother, Helen Keeley Burke; son, David Messina; daughter, Lee-Ann Cleland (Sean); brother, Edmond J. Burke (Janet); grandchildren, Nicholas Cleland, Nathan Cleland, Keeley Cleland and Austin Messina. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30am (TODAY), May 24th, in San Juan del Rio Catholic Church, 1714 SR 13, Fruit Cove, 32259 with the Father Tony Ike as Celebrant. Interment will be held in Connecticut at a later date. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin, 11801 San Jose Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32223. www.hgmandarin.com (904) 288-0025. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on May 24, 2011.

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Mike & Sarah Meyers

June 8, 2011

We will always remember Ann as the wonderful person who welcomed us into her home in Sarasota when we moved to Florida. She let us visit when Lee-Ann and Sean were there as much as we wanted and treated us like family. What a wondeful person, we are so sorry she has departed early from us. I am sure God has big plans for her!

Lorraine Trombly Ochoa

May 31, 2011

I learned an awful lot from Ann and Lee. I'm terribly sorry that you left us so early. I will always have fond memories of you.

Leslie (Garvin) Corey

May 30, 2011

I am sorry to hear of your lost. I attended the high school for half a semester back in 1978, but remember Mrs. Messina well. She was very kind and compassionate. May God bless and keep you.

Algie Mazzeo

May 30, 2011

I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter, brother, mother, and grandmother.
Ann was so full of life and too young to go.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Algie Mazzeo
Groton, CT

May 29, 2011

Ann impressed me as a fragile yet strong person. Her sensitive nature was something many people benefited from - myself included. Her contribution to the Independent High School was enormous. We became close when we took a course together & shared many thoughts & feelings. Her life's struggles are over now & she is healthy once again - you can be sure.
God Bless you all-
Eileen Storrs Ruth

gina debona

May 27, 2011

lee ann and david.so sorry about your mom. but she is at peace now.my thoughts are with you and your dad.

Amy (Trombly)Jones

May 27, 2011

Dear Lee-Ann & David: It was a shock to read todays Day and see this in there. I can't believe that it's been more than 30 years since I "babysat" you two. I am so sorry for your loss - if you are ever in town be sure to look me up. With Sympathy & Love,

Madeleine Jarvis

May 27, 2011

I knew Ann when my daughter attended NIHS. She was a lovely lady. May she rest in peace. My sincerest sympathy to her family.

Donna Greene (TYC)

May 27, 2011

I an so sorry to hear of your loss.

Jacqueline Butler Zeppieri

May 27, 2011

I am sorry to read of the loss of your sister, Ed. With sympathy and love

Laura Simoni

May 24, 2011

Lee-Ann and Family,
I am so very sorry about the loss of your Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Laura (Donovan) & Rob Simoni

May 24, 2011

Dear Lee Ann Sean David Helen and children
I am so saddened by the loss of Anne--we have been friends forever and I loved her so. Many hours were spent on Beneva Rd in SRQ talking about life and its ups and downs. I have missed all of you so much since leaving Florida and moving to NC. You are ALL in my prayers and I will love you forever as well. GOOD FRIENDS are always remembered and I will NEVER forget my Anne.
Love and Sympathy, Elaine Bynum

Nancy Donovan-Seery

May 24, 2011

Lee-Ann,

Laura just told me about the passing of your mother. I know how close the two of you were and I want you to know how very sorry I am for your loss.

Karen Loosemore

May 24, 2011

So very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this extremely difficult time. May God bless and keep you.

With deepest sympathy,

Karen (Habeeb) Loosemore,

Cousin Billie, Ken and the Palmer Family

May 24, 2011

Dear Annie,
Our love for you and yours will endure forever. Your memory will live in our hearts. Know that the Lord is with your family now and always.
Love & PEACE,

marylou oneil

May 24, 2011

We will miss you very much. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her Mother and children and grandchildren and her brother Ed. May God be with you all.
Love
Mary Lou & Rich O'neil

Kathryn Silvestri

May 23, 2011

My dearest Annie, Our relationship over the years has grown from friends to family. We shared so many laughs and tears together, supporting one another through life's ups and downs. You are an amazing mother, daughter, grandmother and friend. I am so blessed for having known you. I will miss you so very much. I love you.

Lyn Denoncourt

May 23, 2011

Ann was always such a hard-working, caring person, dedicated to her family. I know she will be missed greatly by all of you. Peter and I remember many good times with her when we were all living in New London, CT.

Lisa Marshall

May 23, 2011

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

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