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Charles Messina Obituary
July 11, 1947 - February 3, 2021
Newburgh, NY
Charles Messina was welcomed into God's arms on February 3, 2021 at Montefiore St. Luke's-Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh. He was 73 years old. He was born on July 11, 1947 in Newburgh, NY. Charles was the son of the late Angelo and Harriet (Jones) Messina.
Charles graduated from Newburgh Free Academy, Newburgh, NY and worked for IBM, Poughkeepsie, NY until his retirement.
Survivors include his siblings: brother, Richard (Carol) Messina and brother, Anthony (Helen) Messina; nephews and nieces: Richard, Jr. (Melissa) Messina, Michael Messina, Kelli Ann (Fred) Messina-Butwell, Angelo Messina, Anthony (Lori) Messina, Zachary (Killian) Messina and several great nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Angelo Messina and his mother, Harriet Messina.
Charles was very involved in serving his church and was a sacristan at St. Francis of Assisi Church helping Father Bill on a daily basis. Charles worked in the gift shop at Our Lady Queen of Peace House of Prayer on Achill Island in County Mayo in Ireland. He also led prayers in the chapel while he was there. Charles also volunteered at the House of Prayer in Texas and several other locations.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m. on Monday morning, February 8, 2021 at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 145 Benkard Avenue, Newburgh, NY to which family and friends are invited. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Route 9W, New Windsor, NY.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to The DiDonato Funeral Service, Inc. 845-236-4300, www.didonatofuneralservice.com
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Harold Jones
January 30, 2025
Best cousin I ever had. We shared many good times together. He was always there to share his love. He was there when my mother was ill. He came daily to see and comfort her. I will never forget him. From childhood to grown adults we always made time for each other. I will never forget him. I love you
Charlie, Cousin Binky.
Judy Grehl
January 30, 2024
Charlie, I still miss you every day that I am at SFA for Mass.
Binky
January 30, 2023
Love you Charlie. Will never forget you. You were my favorite male cousin. We had lots of good times together.
Bless you.
Binky
Harold Jones
February 8, 2021
To my cousins Richard and Anthony Messina. So sorry I could not attend Charlies srevices. I had to work yesterday and we had 7 inches of snow. I will never forget Charlie. He was my favorite male cousin. We had many good times together. He was one of the few who came to visit my mother faithfully. I will miss him. May he rest in eternal peace. Binky
KATHY CERONE
February 6, 2021
I met Charlie at St. Francis Church in Newburgh. He was a wonderful, quiet, spiritual, dependable and dedicated man to our parish. I feel blessed to have met Charlie. He leaves me with fond memories of his presence and service to our parish. I will miss him. God rest your soul Charlie. You now are an angel in heaven. Kathy Cerone
Judy Grehl
February 6, 2021
God bless you Charlie, you and your smile will be very much missed. Your devotion to Mary and Our Lord was/is an inspiration to us all. Although a bit shy down here, I envision you now singing loudly with all the other Angels up there. Love, Judy
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