He was born to the late Genaro Sr. and the late Eleuteria Mesina in San Antonio, Zambales, Philippines on October 13, 1933. He was the beloved husband of Irene Cayetano Mesina for 53 blessed years, and the hardworking and ever loving father to Armando (wife Eileen), Mary Ann (husband Victor), and Catherine (husband James III). He loved and adored his grandchildren, Lauren, Madeline, James IV, Victor, Anneliese, and Grayson. He is also survived by his brother, Genaro Jr; his sisters, Emma, Ofelia, and Leticia, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by both of his parents and his siblings Cosme, Ricardo, Aproniano, and Amado.
Visitation will be held at Smith and Williams, 4889 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach on Thursday, May 19 from 5-7pm. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 20 at 11am at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 3314 Sandra Lane, Virginia Beach followed by an escorted procession to Rosewood Memorial Gardens for committal service at 631 N. Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach.