Anthony "Tony" L. Messina of Buffalo, NY and Northport, FL. Beloved husband of Joyce (Nirelli); loving father of David and Anthony; step-father of Nancianne (Richard) Hawker, Nunziato Nirelli, the late Kim Hebert, Joyce (Rick) Dudziak and Venus (Bob) Bortz; cherished grandfather of 13 and great-grandfather of 21; predeceased by his siblings, Frank DeMarie, Lou DeMarie and Gracie Thomasula; survived by many nieces and nephews. Family will be present Saturday, March 14th from 11 AM to 2 PM at WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main St., East Aurora, where a Funeral Service will be held immediately following. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.