Philip A. Messina Jr.
Philip A. Messina Jr.
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Gary Quiroga
October 21, 2015
My sincere condolences to Phil's family. I will always remember him and pray for his eternal peace.
Dr. G. Quiroga
October 16, 2015
My sincerest condolences to the Messina Family. May the God of all comfort (Psalms 83:18) help you during these difficult times.
Karen Cooper
October 13, 2015
Thinking of you Yvonne and your family as you face this difficult time. Prayers to you.
Carol Mayan Berdinka
October 12, 2015
My condolences to Phil's family. I knew him the last two years of high school at Holy Cross and remember his kind and caring nature. He also played in a band at my wedding.
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Jeanne Celiberti
October 12, 2015
I attended high school with Phil, and remember him as a very kind and gentle person. My condolences to his family.
Bubby Moore
October 12, 2015
used to ride with Phil from Pickering Beach to Capital Arena when he played organ. so sorry for your loss
October 11, 2015
George godfrey
October 10, 2015
Phil and I were good friends at Holy Cross from grade school through high school. I remember just enjoying talking with him on the playground, at lunch and on the bus to and from school. He was one of the nicest people I have known. We went our own ways after high school and I lost contact. I joined the navy and then moved away. I last saw him in 1966. The picture of him tells me he did not change much. My deepest condolences to his family. Phil Hall, Roseburg, Oregon (Holy Cross class of 1966)
October 10, 2015
So sorry to hear this. Thinking of you Yvonne. Midge Hightman
October 10, 2015
Sympathy to Phil's family.
Patricia Davis Mercer
October 10, 2015
so sorry to hear about Phil's passing, prayers to his family. Anne S. Cross
Carroll Stone Jr
October 10, 2015
I haven t seen phil since the 60s when he played the organ at my dads skating rink. He was a very good friend. He took my sister to her prom. I bought his old 57 chevy. I still remember the good times at the beach house. My dad just passed on the 7 Oct he was 96 I m sure they met on their way to Heaven. May they both be at peace...
Carroll Stone
October 10, 2015
I havent seen phil since the 60s when he played the organ at my dads skating rink sorry about his passing he was a good friend. My dad just passed away at 96 years of age on the 7 Oct. I am sure he and Phil met on the way to heaven. Peace.
October 9, 2015
So sorry to hear about Phil. Knew he had been sick for quite a while. My prayers are going out to you . Mary Joan Pratt
From the Staff of Trader Funeral Home
October 9, 2015
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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