Obituary of Paul M. Messina

Paul M. Messina, 64, of 104 Elam Ave., Jamestown, died at 11:21 a.m. Sunday (September 4, 2016) in WCA Hospital. He was born in Buffalo on January 3, 1952 the son of Jack and Rosa Anzideo Messina. Paul was employed in environmental services at WCA hospital for fifteen years, retiring due to a disability. He was previously employed at Atlas and Crawford Furniture. He was a communicant of St. James Catholic Church and a member of the Marco Polo Club. Paul loved to be with his animals, especially his dogs and cats. He enjoyed being outdoors. He is survived by his wife, Karm Fiorella Messina whom he married on August 17, 1974 in St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, West Seneca, N.Y., two daughters, Lisa and Mary Messina, a granddaughter, Elizabeth Lutgen, brother in law, Charles Fiorella and sister and brother in law, Mary & John Nelson, all of Jamestown. Several nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by a sister, Rita Messina. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 8, 2016 in St. James Catholic Church. The Rev. Darrell G. Duffy, pastor, will be the celebrant. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, September 7, 2016 in the Hubert Funeral Home and Cremation Services where a Christian Wake Service will be held at 3:45 p.m. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. You may send a condolence to the family by visiting www.hubertfuneral home.com. Condolences are posted below. Condolences: Name Karen Collins Comment I worked with Paul in Environmental Services and really enjoyed his personality. He loved his family and was very proud of his daughters. Paul had a wonderful sense of humor and we shared many laughs. Even though this is a painful time, he is in a beautiful place.. Sincerely, Karen Collins Name Todd Chandler Comment Karm,Mary,Lisa I am so sorry for your loss. Paul was a good guy I know he is with God now pain free looking down on you and making sure that you all get thru this hard time. I wish I could be there for the service your family has always been very close to my heart. My thoughts and prayers will be with you during these next few days. Name: Giacomo Sanfilippo Comment May our Lord, God, and Saviour Jesus Christ grant Paul a place of rest where all sickness, sorrow, and sighing have fled away, and may his memory be eternal. May He grant peace and comfort to His beloved servants Karm, Lisa, Mary, and Elizabeth. Love and prayers, Giacomo Name Pat Spitale Comment My condolences go out to the family and sorry I cannot be there for the service as I am out of town. Paul and I had some wonderful conversations while we worked at WCA. He never forgot my birthday! Paul always spoke with a twinkle in his eye when he spoke of his love for his family. Keep the good memories of Paul as I know I will. Name Marjorie Siliano Comment Sorry for your loss.I missed working with Paul