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Gregory Messina Obituary
He was born in Adams, Mass., on Jan. 30, 1949, the son of Domenic and Agnes L'Ecuyer Messina.
Greg graduated from Robert E. Fitch Sr. High in 1968 and served in the U. S. Naval Submarine Service during the Viet Nam War. He also attended Thames Valley Technical College following his service in the Navy.
He then had worked at Pfizer and then he was a physical plant operator for the State of Connecticut at Avery Point.
He enjoyed mountain biking, music, and spending time with his wonderful children as well as being an avid NY Yankees fan. He also had participated in and coached baseball and softball teams.
He is survived by two children, a son, Adam Messina and a daughter, Lauren Messina, both of Mystic. He is also survived by his wife, Dorothy Hylen Messina, and a step son, William Kerley, of Jewett City; two sisters, Marie Curtis, of Durham and Gwen McTigue, of Groton; a brother, Michael Messina, of Groton; four nieces and nephews and five grand nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 10 o'clock at St. Luke Lutheran Church, Rte 12, Gales Ferry. Interment with military honors will be in Colonel Ledyard Cemetery, Groton. Visiting hours will be on Thursday evening from 6 until 8 at the Byles-Groton Memorial Home, 310 Thames St.
Donations in his memory may be directed to the United Veterans Berkshire Residence, 360 W. Housatonic St., Pittsfield, MA 01201 or St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 1830 Rte 12, Gales Ferry, CT 06335.
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for Gregory Messina
Sandy (Wright) Plourde
October 12, 2006
Gwen, Marie and Mike
I am so sorry for your loss.
Brad Ford
October 11, 2006
I'm sorry to hear about Greg death. I worked with him at the sub base, he was a great person to work with and know.
Deb & Marcus Pullan
October 11, 2006
Gwen and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and we hope that your happy memories of Greg help you through this very sad time.
With Love and Deepest Sympathy,
Deb, Marcus & The Kids
Chip Mundell
October 11, 2006
Greg, you had a good heart,were a lot of fun and served your country proudly, you will be missed. To Dottie and Tink, you took great care of Greg and I am sure it was appreciated, Chip Mundell
Kathy (Mortimer) Kemp
October 11, 2006
So sorry to hear of Greg's passing. My sympathy to the family.
ronda campbell
October 11, 2006
Dottie i'm sorry to hear about gregs passing please if you need anything let us know Ronda and Ro
Susan Thurlow
October 11, 2006
I am glad I had the opportunity to know you "Egor". My deepest condolences to your wonderful children,Lauren and Adam, your sisters, Gwen and Marie, and brother Mike, all of which I hold close to my heart.
To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to pass on.
October 11, 2006
Dear Messina Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. Greg was a wonderful person.
Bonnie (Castagna) Godwin
Teri Oberg
October 11, 2006
Dear Dottie and Family,
I am so sorry to learn of Greg's passing. He was a wonderful man who always had family as his first thought.
My condolences to you and your family.
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