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Teresa Messina Obituary
She was born March 26, 1932, in New London, the daughter of the late Cornelius and Lola (Greene) Shine. She was a longtime resident of New London, and a graduate of the former Chapman Technical High School, Class of 1950. She was united in marriage to Joseph Messina Sr. on April 19, 1952, in St. Joseph Church, where she presently was a communicant. Mr. Messina passed away on July 16, 2010.
Teresa worked at the former Eastern CT Cable Co. in customer service for 20 years before retiring.
Her number one passion in her life was her family. She enjoyed spending time with her husband, children, grandchildren, and most recently, her great-grandchildren. Being born and spending her whole life in New London, she was always surrounded by many friends, with whom she would play cards, go to Thursday night movies, and Friday night dinners. She always had a smile on her face and kind words to say for everyone.
She is survived by her three children, Joseph Messina Jr. and wife Dedee of Florida, Sharon Messina and husband Jonathan Hiller of Gales Ferry, Judy and husband Bob Branch of New London; six grandchildren, Karryne Fox, Anthony Messina, Rob Branch, Kelsea Messina, Neil and Jack Sullivan; and three great-grandchildren, Owen, Josie and Madelyn. She was predeceased by four brothers, Cornelius "Bud', John, James and Richard Shine.
Her family will receive relatives and friends from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Wednesday, at the Impellitteri-Malia Funeral Home, 84 Montauk Ave., New London. Guests are asked to gather at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 15, for a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph Church, New London. Interment to follow in St. Mary Cemetery.
Donations in her memory may be made to Center for Hospice Care, 227 Dunham St., Norwich, CT 06360.
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Madelyn Maynard Lyman
February 15, 2018
To Teresa's family, I am so sorry for your loss. I am glad I got to see Teresa at the St joseph's 80 yrs. reunion and share some memories of our school days. Rest in peace Teresa in God's loving arms.
Kay Santaniello
February 14, 2018
Dear family I can't believe that we knew each other for at least 50 yrs.In the last couple of yrs it got harder for us to see each other as I had moved to Stoninton.We would call each other and more than once it would last for almost an hour,just catching up on the kids and there was always laughter.We also worked with each at the cable company.We always thought we would get together with Joan but unfortunately time seemed to go too fast.I will miss her so much and especially her laughter.My prayers are with all of you God bless love kay❤
Audrey Hartmann
February 14, 2018
My condolences to Teresa's family. Her legacy will live on through her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. I loved the times I spent with her. Her strength, courage and determination was a mere glimpse of who she was. With much love, Audrey
Mary Lougee
February 14, 2018
Joey,Sharon and Judy,and families. May time be gentle with you with your mother's passing. You all are so Blessed to have such beautiful memories of your mother and all the lives she touched with warmth and caring every day of her life. I was also blessed to have been in her life and share so many family years with all of you. Love Aunt Mary
Roberta Malleck
February 14, 2018
Dear Judy, Patti, Joey and Sharon,
My condolences on your Mom's passing. I am thinking of all. May wonderful memories of your mom sustain you during this time. What a beautiful picture of your mom. Stunning blue eyes!
Love,
Roberta
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