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Steven Messa Obituary
58, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Brenda (Bertoldi) Messa. He was born in Providence a son of the late William and Bernadette (Desroches) Messa. He was the loving father of Melissa O'Keefe and her husband Patrick of Cranston, Steven J. Messa and his wife Rochelle of Cranston and Mario W. Messa of Atlanta, GA. He was the devoted grandfather of Patrick O'Keefe Jr., James O'Keefe and Steven M. Messa, also survived by his Father and Mother- in- Law Tony and Elaine (Ferragamo) Bertoldi of Cranston. He leaves behind 9 surviving siblings and 1 deceased brother. Brother In-Law of Joseph Bertoldi and Tony Bertoldi. His passion in life was his wife, children and grandchildren. Steve was self-employed as a toolmaker and machinist and was the owner and operator of Steve Messa Tool Company. His hobbies included hunting and fishing. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed being a gunsmith. His funeral will be held on Thursday at 9am from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Rocco's Church, Johnston at 10am. Burial will take place in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS Wednesday 4-8pm. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Shriner Children's Hospital, 2900 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL 33607. Visit NARDOLILLO.com for online condolences.
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Linda Messa
March 13, 2020
Joe, Thinking of you and missing happier days gone by. I know you are in a better place now. I hope you can take joy watching over your family and seeing your beautiful grandchildren grow up. You are sadly missed. Linda
Anthony Fagundes
January 1, 2019
May Steven soul RIP my neighbor for 3 years a great man and friend
George Belford
December 31, 2018
Rest in Peace my old friend and God Bless .
December 31, 2018
I remember the electric people from your dreams. Matchbox cars with the orange racetrack. The many hours spent with hundreds of mini army men creating strategies and tactical maneuvers. Hockey on the side street at Mockingbird Drive. Our dog Caesar. Fishing from the row boat at the beach house. Swimming in the lake, who could swim out to turtle rock? Hunting with Daddy. Skinning rabbits and squirrels on the back stairs. Occasionally letting me have a fur pelt for my Barbie Dolls. The Annual Game Dinner that all the hunters looked forward to.
Life has a way of leading us down our own paths. But our memories are our own. R.I.P Big Brother
RK
December 30, 2018
Please accept my dearest and heartfelt sympathy; I am so sorry for your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1,2
December 30, 2018
May the memories fill your hearts and minds, while God's compassionate love help you leave the pain behind. John 3:16
December 28, 2018
My deepest condolences. May you find comfort in knowing that the most high God cares and will help you in these difficult times.
December 28, 2018
So sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please take comfort and hope in what our Creator promises at Acts 15:24.
JMC
December 28, 2018
May the Almighty God continue to help
soothe the pain of the loss of Steven.
May the Messa family endure this most
difficult time. Psalms 83:13
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