Joseph “Joe” was the beloved husband of Gail Sonnier Messina for 52 years. He was an incredible father of Jason Carl Messina (Hong) and Ryan Scott Messina (Jennifer) and an amazing Paw Paw to Tyler Messina and Emily Messina. He is also survived by his loving sister, Mary Ann Aucoin, brother-in-law C.J. Aucoin, brother-in-law Kenneth Sonnier (Ronnie Kay), sister-in-law Debbie Camet, and mother-in-law Irene Sonnier. Joseph was preceded in death by his parents Joseph Charles Messina and Maria Lena Inguagiato Messina, a native of Gretna, LA and resided in Marrero, LA and Carriere, MS.
Joe will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend an evening visitation at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., on Sunday, October 27, 2019 from 5pm until 8pm. A memorial mass in the chapel will be held the following day, Monday, October 28, 2019 at 10am with a visitation beginning at 9am.
In lieu of flowers, please donate online at http://mainacsevents.org/goto/RyanMessina or mail checks to: American Cancer Society 2605 River Road New Orleans LA 70121 in memory of Joseph C Messina.
The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com.