Antonio Mesa

Antonio Mesa obituary, Rego Park, NY

Antonio Mesa

Antonio Mesa Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gerard J Neufeld Inc Funeral Home from Jan. 6 to Jan. 9, 2026.
Our beloved father Antonio Mesa (aka Paleta) passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Rego
Park Health Care. He was born 26 April 1937, in Medellin Colombia to Marco Tulio Mesa and
Maria de Los Angeles Mesa. His childhood in Medellin instilled a lifelong passion for horses,
western movies, and the game of soccer. Sponsored by an Avionics company to use his
mechanical skills, he immigrated to the United States in the year 1970. He then was hired by
Swingline staple company as a Tool and Die maker where he ultimately retired in 1999. Antonio
was well known, had many friends and his charisma made him the life of the party. He is
survived by his partner of many years, Dolly Arango; children, Wilson Fernando, Miriam,
Giovanny (wife Gail), Alex and Danny Mesa; and stepson Ruben Arango (wife Monica). He is
also survived by six grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He will always be loved and
remembered in our hearts.
A mass will be held in his name at 9 am on January 28 th , 2026.
St Bartholomew Parish
43-22 Ithaca St
Elmhurst NY 11373

Nuestro adorado padre, Antonio Mesa, también conocido como Paleta, falleció el lunes 05 de
enero 2026, en el centro de salud de Rego Park. El nació el 26 de abril del 1937 en Medellín
Colombia; hijo de Marco Tulio Mesa y Maria de los Ángeles Mesa. Su niñez en Medellín fue
especialmente inclinada por la pasión de toda su vida por los caballos, películas del Oeste y el
balompié. Apadrinado por una compañía Aeronáutica, para el uso de sus habilidades, emigró a
los Estados Unidos en el año 1970. Tiempo después fue contratado por la compañía de
engrampadoras Swingline como fabricante de herramientas y troqueles, donde finalmente se
jubiló en 1999. Antonio era muy conocido, tenía muchos amigos y con su carisma era la alegría
de las fiestas. Lo sobreviven su pareja de muchos años, Dolly Arango; hijos, Wilson Fernando,
Miriam, Giovanny (esposa Gail), Alexander, y Danny Mesa; hijastro Ruben Arango (esposa
Monica). También lo sobreviven seis nietos y dos bisnietos. Siempre será recordado con amor y
seguirá por siempre en nuestros corazones.
Una misa será ofrecida a su nombre en el día 28 de enero a las 9 am.
Parroquia de St Bartholomew
43-22 Ithaca St
Elmhurst NY 11373

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