Philip Messina Obituary
We are sad to announce that on February 13, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Philip Messina of Colonia, New Jersey. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his wife Helen Roberta; his sister Mary Maggio; his nephew JosephMcCarron; and his parents, Josephine Messina and Vincent Messina.
He is survived by: his children, Celeste (Eric Dominioni) of Buc, France, Laura (Phil Coffin), Christopher (Julie) of Winter Park, FL, Eugene of Chester, NJ, Andrea (John Cahill) of Kerhonkson, NY and Gerald (Lucy Sanchinelli) of Wyckoff, NJ.; his grandchildren, Stefan (Jessica), Alyssa (James), Claire, Christophe (Victoire), Mara, Elena, Jay, Benjamin, Matthew, Evan, Michaela and Marissa; his great grandchildren, Joseph, Beatrice and Sebastian; his stepgreat-grandchildren, Constanza, Francesca, Pia and Lukas; his sister Angela McCarron; his nephews, Patrick, Thomas and Robert; his niece Joanne; his daughter-in-law Amalia Duarte; his close friend Christine Beliveau; and his caregiver Maia Tediashvili.
Visitation was held on Sunday, February 16th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Gosselin Funeral Home (660 New Dover Rd, Edison, NJ 08820). A funeral service was held on Sunday, February 16th 2025 at 5:30 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to Union County Performing Art Center or Covenant House.
