Matthew Messina Obituary

Almost 14 years later and I still miss you every single day, Dad! I can't believe that I haven't heard your voice in almost 14 years! Ryan is a Marine now. Please watch over him! Can you believe that he is 20 years old? Gracie is 17 now and almost ready to go away to College in Florida! I know you are watching over both of them but I always wish that you got to see them grow up! I definitely could have used your guidance many times! Have I ever told you, you're the best Dad ever? I miss you more than words can say Daddy-O-ski! Hug my Mama for me! Until I see you both again! I love you Dad!

Hi Matt

A year has gone buy. It seems like yesterday you were here. I know you
are in heaven with Mom, Dad, Phyllis and the rest of the Aumond, Messina and
Curtis clan. Happy New Year Bro! Until
we meet again. I love and miss you.
You will always be in my heart. I played Stairway to Heaven in memory of
you. Enjoy! Love You! and will always
miss you.

Tuna

Hi Daddy-O!
God, do I miss you! Tomorrow is one year since I went with to take you to the hospital for the last time. I never knew that day that I would never see you at home again! I never knew. I thought you were unbreakable. I remember you telling me that there was nothing that they could do and I knew what that meant but deep down in my heart I still thought you could beat it! You had to! You were my Dad and I couldn't live without you.
Well, here I am living without you. I hate that! I wish you were here to see Ryan and Gracie. They have gotten so big. You would be so proud of crazy Ryan and "Kracie". I miss you every second of every day Dad. Life will never be the same without you here. I still can't believe that you're gone forever. I imagine you in Heaven, perfect. And some day when I get there I hope you will be the one to hold my hand as I walk through those gates. Until that day comes, always remember I love you with all my heart and soul and that YOU WERE, ARE AND ALWAYS WILL BE THE BEST DADDY A GIRL COULD HAVE EVER HAD!

Love you and Miss you Infinity!
Mis

Matt, (and family)
You will always be remembered. Those were the days

Matt, it's almost a year in Heaven for you. May Jesus bless you this Christmas and keep you close to Him. You continue to be a very important part of my life here. Please give hugs to Kay and John. Happy Christmas and love to all of you. Sue

MATT, HERE WE ARE AND IT'S ALREADY THANKSGIVING. I MISS YOU BROTHER, I MISS YOU AND THE FAMILY VISITING, I MISS OUR CONVERSATIONS ON THE PHONE, I
MISS ARE ARGUEMENTS, I MISS YOU CALLING ON THE HOLIDAYS, MOST OF ALL I MISS YOU. I LOVE BROTHER. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART AND I THINK OF YOU EVERYDAY. LOVE, TINA

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there, I do not sleep
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glint on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you wake in the morning hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft starlight at night.
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there, I did not die.

I can not see you. I can not touch you.
Yet, I feel your presence with me everyday. I feel you next to me at night when I sleep.

The kids are doing well. I know they make you proud. They each have some aspect of you that they have developed. You are and will always be very much a part of our lives.

So, someday I will see you on the other side. Have a glass of wine waiting for me. Until then, I miss you baby.

Love always,

Liz

Matt,

This is my note of appreciation for so many years of knowing you and for all the wonderful and kind things you have done. Thank you for being in our lives as long as you could stay. You have had, and still do have, a profound effect on so many of us who love you. Thanks for your generosity and always being ready to help when we needed it. Thanks for being there for all the birthdays and Christmas's and especially the fun evenings with you and Liz under the stars in your backyard. Thanks for showing us about love, and family, and being brave, and having faith. As you know, you are missed very much. Please put a good word in for us who are hurting. Until we can share more laughs around the table, more birthdays and holidays and nights with the stars, please know how much you are loved. Your sister-in-law, Sue

Just missing you so much right now, Dad! I so wish you were still here. I love you with all my heart! Love, Mis

Liz and Family,

I just learned of Matt's passing. I'm so sorry for your loss. He was a great guy and I enjoyed working with him at Mangan. You are all in my prayers.

Hey Dad, I miss you soo much and i love you. You taught me to become a man and be responsible. You put me on the path to make sure i didn't screw up any more and you always loved me when i did mess up. You made me smile, you apologized after you made a mistake, you forgave me every time i screwed up, you hugged me and kissed me and said you loved me, but you were always there dad. Every time i was scared you made me feel comfortable. I know it's been rough dad for you and you didn't want it this way but well i know your in heaven and you still love me and Ed, Phil, Melissa, and Mom. I know you didn't want it to be this way but i know your in good hands with grandpa and grandma and with god. I love you dad and i miss you everyday. Dad you were my hero and will always be i love you.

Matt:THIS IS FOR YOU:
We all have an eternal destiny. For some this destiny is one of LOVE, HOPE, AND JOY. For others the oppisite is true. We will be ALL meeting our creator one day!
Matt, I have no doubt that you are in HEAVEN now, a place that I will be able to give you a warm embrace, because the bible says that we will know each other when we get to the other side. You certainly had a heart for GOD AND FAMILY! AND IT SHOWED. The bible also says: ABSENT FROM THE BODY PRESENT WITH THE LORD!!!
Matt, I am so proud of you! You graduated aand recieved the hihgest honor anyone could recieve, THE KEYS TO GOD'S KINGDOM!!! An honor that is yours for eternity!
Matt, there is an old saying that my dad and I used to say, UNTIL THAT TIME! Matt, Linda and I love you dearly, my cousin and BROTHER IN CHRIST!!! LINDA AND SKIP

Dad,

I know you and I never really had many conversations. When we used to go to job sites, sometimes we wouldn't say a word. There was no animosity between us, it was just how we were. You taught me what the phrase "be a man" really is. It's working hard for what you want, and pushing whatever is in your way off to the side. You taught me to keep my chin up, and even when you were sick, I know that you didn't want me grieving. You wanted me to continue on, and even though you are gone, I will still continue on, and make you proud. My fondest memory was my 21st Birthday, and that you got to spend it with me in good health. You may not be here, but I know you are above, looking down, and making sure I stay out of trouble. Thank you Dad. I know you and I never said this much either, but I Love You.

I am glad to have had the chance to see Uncle Matt on his last trip to Florida. He will be remembered dearly.

Hi Liz, I just thought I would let you know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. I am also very glad I got to see Uncle Matt when he visited. Our visit was too short but at least I told him I love him. I will always carry the memories of Uncle Matt giving me more McDonald's gift certificates than Cheri and Aimee :) After all he was MY Godfather!! I know he will be missed greatly, Dad and Mom always seemed to have wonderful memories of him as well. Take care

Liz and "the Boys", Melissa, Tina, Joe, Alice...

We are so deeply sorry for your loss. Also sorry that we could not be there with you to offer what little comfort possible.
We are so fortunate that we were able to spend some time with him and Joey just a few short months ago. At that time it seemed as if he was gaining strength and back to himself again. Little do we know. We will miss our "brother" and always remember how we grew up together. I fully understand how it is to lose our loved ones.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We can all be assurred that he is now with our God and heavenly families.
Please send me your address Melissa, Tina, Alice, Joey when you have a chance
Love to all

Matt,
Your are the best brother anyone could have. You are the glue that
kept are family together. You will
truly be missed. I still want to pick the phone up and call, just to say hi.
I will miss your visits to Nashville.
I will always rembember you, and you will always be in my heart.

Love
Your sister, Tina or as you named me, Tuna)

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Melissa,
We are sorry to hear about your dad. Remember, no matter what, I am always here for you.
Love your sister,
Lisa and family

Melis,
There is nothing anyone can say or anyone can do that will bring back your pappy but it should ease your pain to know he is in a safe place watching over you and your family. Know that he is with you each and everyday even though you can't see him or smell him, he is in your heart, soul & mind and no one can ever take that away from you. The love that you and your dad shared is something you will always treasure. Take as much time as you need to heal, you are the only one who will know when your ready, just know that as your friend I will be here for you anytime you need me.
I Love you like a sister!
Heather, Bobby, Tiff & Trev

Liz and Family:
Words cannot express the sorrow I am feeling. Liz - Matt gave me and my siblings more than anyone could ask for. He was more like a Brother than a cousin. I wish now that we had made more of an effort to get together. I will always treasure our last "family reunion" in Tenn., especially the evening you both took us to Nashville for dinner, drinks, fun and laughter. We certainly can't take those memories away. I will miss the strength, wisdom and laughter that he always gave. He will be missed by all of us. I know the memories I have of him through out the years will be treasured forever. My prayers are with you all.

Dear Messina Family,
I first met Mr. & Mrs. Messina when I was 8 years old when I first joined EP's soccer team. Mr. Messina was my first and best soccer coach. Through the years I have come to know the rest of the family. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Liz and family:
Although we have never met, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Ed has brought pleasure and joy to us and our son, Kris. Their friendship has grown rapidly, welcomed, and I am sure it will continue forever. If there is anything we can do for any of you, now and in the future, please don't hesitate to ask.

Dad,
I will forever love you and miss you always. You will always be in my heart. You truly were the BEST DAD ever and I was lucky to have been blessed to be your daughter. Words will never explain how empty I feel without you. I pray that you are at peace now and I know you are our guardian angel. Thank you for being such a great Dad and for loving so much. I love you Pappy!
Love always,
Mis

You have been a true friend. A couragious man in time of trial and wonderment. I have always admired your sense of humor and your love for family and friends. You will be missed...but your time of pain is NOW, behind you. I will remember your last words forever- God's speed, Matt-Love, Tom Cashion

Messina and John family,

Melis, I just read your email and I am so sorry .
I am deeply saddened by your loss. Melis, I know that the memories will live forever in your heart, don't ever forget them. I only wish I could be there to comfort you in person. Know that he will forever be watching over you and the kids. He will see you in your dreams.
He is in a better place and in no more pain. I am so sorry Melis. I love you and miss you very much.

You are in my prayers.