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Joe Messina Obituary
Age 67, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on February 3, 2025. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 2855 Briarcliff Road NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30329.
After growing up in Missouri, Joe moved to Atlanta in the mid-1970s. For many years, Joe worked as a successful DJ at local clubs. He later owned an appliance store and a cleaning business. For over 30 years, Joe worked as a beloved music director at many Churches in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta. Joe will best be remembered for his extraordinary kindness to everyone. He loved animals, particularly his dogs, Peanut and Paco. The many friends Joe leaves behind will greatly miss his ready smile, offbeat sense of humor, and willingness to help anyone in need.
Joe was predeceased by his mother, Rose; and father, Domonic Messina. Surviving family members from Missouri include his sister, Mary Licata (Sal); nephew, Sal Licata III (Lauren); niece, Danielle Reith (Joe); and many great-nieces and nephews that loved him. Remembrances in Joe's name can be made to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church or the Atlanta Humane Society.
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John Munoz
February 17, 2025
I don't know Joe personally but might have met him through friends at St. Thomas More Catholic Church when I was a cast extra in some of the plays at STM in the late 2000s, early 2010s. To the family and friends of Joe I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep Joe and his family in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
The Jones family at STM
February 15, 2025
Joe was such an integral part of St. Thomas More as my four children grew up in the STM Church and school community! Joe was part of their First Communions, the Church choir, all of the special occasions and masses. We loved his kindness and sense of humor. He will be missed by all of us so much.
Maria Gorman
February 13, 2025
Joe paid d for my Bellas ( my corgi ) entire vet bill last year He used to give her so much attention and love during St Thomas Moore's vigil mass on Saturdays. This is so unexpected. I will have a mass offered for him he will surely be missed such a kind soul
christa cook
February 13, 2025
One more memory... when Joe took a cat home from POP and he couldn't keep it, he was freaking out. I went to his apartment to pick it up and took it back to POP where it was soon adopted. Such a mess he was, but truly a loving mess. Can't believe he is gone. But he is in the best place imagined. Much love to him.
Christa Cook
February 13, 2025
I can't begin to count the number of laughs we had with Joe as he served at Prince of Peace. He was so fun to work with. His birthday is the same as my son, Daniel and we celebrated together several times. He recruited Daniel to play the piano for the children's choir way back. So many memories, will greatly miss him. Knew him as coworker but loved him as a friend.
S Chambers
February 11, 2025
I´m so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you all. May God give you comfort during this very difficult time. Please know that your loved one is safe in God´s memory (Proverbs 14:14,15). Just as God brought his son Jesus Christ back to life, he will do the same for your loved one as he has promised.
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