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Michael Messitte Obituary



MESSITTE MICHAEL F. MESSITTE (Age 70) On Saturday, March 1, 2008. Beloved husband of Judith Messitte; devoted son of Edith and the late Jesse Messitte; adored father of Anne Messitte (Daniel Rapport) and Jesse (Carolyn) Messitte; loving brother of Toni (Alan) Mason and Peter (Susan) Messitte; cherished grandfather of Benjamin, Joshua, Eli and Kate. Graveside funeral service will be private. Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 12 Noon at Washington Hebrew Congregation, 3935 Macomb Street N.W. Washington, D.C. 20016. Family will be receiving friends Monday, March 3 and Tuesday, March 4 from 7 to 9 p.m. each evening at the residence of Judith Messitte. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 383 Main Ave., 5th floor, Norwalk, CT 06851. Arrangements entrusted to EDWARD SAGEL FUNERAL DIRECTION, INC. 301-217-9400.

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Published by The Washington Post from Mar. 1 to Mar. 2, 2008.

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Nancy Biggin

February 24, 2024

Michael was a highly respected attorney who adored his wife and family. He was extremely caring & loving to all and I admired and loved him deeply. May he rest in peace. Nancy Biggin

Nancy Biggin

February 23, 2022

I loved Michael and enjoyed being around him:)

Nancy Biggin

February 25, 2021

I loved Michael's keen sense of humour. It was true joy to witness his love and devotion to his beautiful wife, Judy.
May he enjoy eternal happiness in Heaven!

Nancy Biggin

February 23, 2019

Michael was truly a loving man who enjoyed a fine sense of humor and simply adored his wife and family. I was so fortunate to have known him. May he enjoy eternal happiness!!

Nancy & Merle Biggin

March 4, 2008

Michael was a loving, uplifting person, and it was a pleasure to have known him. We witnessed his tremendous adoration of Judy who was always there for him. Please accept our deepest sympathy and be assured of our love and prayers.

Asaf Kahn

March 4, 2008

Dear Jesse,

We were very saddened to hear the news about the death of your father. Please accept our most sincere condolences on the loss of Michael. Our thoughts are with you and your family.

Dina and Asaf

Cynthia & Hamid Doumbia

March 3, 2008

Jesse,

Our thoughts are with you and your family in this time of grief. Please accept our deepest sympathies...

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