Antonio Messina

Antonio Messina, 91, of Northvale, formerly of Canarsie, Brooklyn, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, February 21, 2015.  Beloved husband of Maria.  Cherished father of Sebastian and his wife MaryAnn of Holmdel and Angelo and his wife Maria of Old Tappan.  Proud and loving grandfather of Danielle, Anthony Joseph, Anthony, Nicole, Thomas and Gabriella.  Dearest brother of Angelo and his wife Giovanna of Brooklyn.  Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Tony retired from the International Laborers Union Local 79 in NYC.

Besides his love of family, especially his grandchildren, Tony enjoyed making wine and tomato sauce as well as spending time outdoors tending his garden and his fig trees.  He will be dearly missed.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday 10:00 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with entombment to follow at Garden of Memories, Washington Twp.  Visiting hours are Monday 6-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale (201-767-3050).

Those who wish may make memorial donations to the Northvale Volunteer Ambulance Corps, 196 Firenze Street, Northvale, NJ  07647.

www.pizzifuneralhome.com