

Vito was born on October 24, 1931 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Vito William and Josephine (Rosalia) Messina. He was a proud Korean War Veteran who served in the United States Navy from 1951-1955. He worked for and retired as the Deli Manager at the Grand Union in Monroe, NY. He loved to fish, swim and loved to cook. He was also a big John Wayne fan and loved to watch old western movies. Vito was a devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend to many. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
He is survived by his beloved wife Mary; loving children, Rocco Messina, Vito Messina and Mary Messina Webber; devoted brother, Anthony “Charlie” Messina; adoring grandchildren, Vito William Messina, Anthony Rocco Messina, Fabiana Messina , Rocco Vito Messina and Jamie Nolte.
Visiting will be held from 2-4 and 6-9 pm at the EDWARD F. CARTER FUNERAL HOME, 170 Kings Ferry Rd., Montrose, NY on Thursday, February 26, 2015. Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 pm during the visitation.
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