Anthony was born and raised in New Orleans, and graduated from Jesuit High School in 1962, from Loyola University in 1966, and Loyola School of Law in 1969.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Vincent A. Messina and Myrtle Heimel Messina, and his brothers, Vincent A. Messina, Jr., and Francis W. Messina.
Anthony served as the Jefferson Parish Attorney. He was a parishioner of St. Peter Catholic Church in Covington.
Survivors include his wife, of 39 years, Joycelyn Modenbach Messina; sister-in-law, Shirley C. Messina; brothers-in-law, John Modenbach, Jr. (Dolores) and Wayne Modenbach; and a host of nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend special thanks to his caregiver, Lucy Stevenson.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral mass at St. Peter Catholic Church, 125 E. 19th Ave, Covington, on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 11:00 am. Visitation will begin at 9:30 am prior to the service. Interment will be in Metairie Cemetery.
To view and sign the family online guestbook and share your memories of Anthony, please visit lakelawnmetairie.com
In lieu of flowers, the family requests masses.
