On Thursday February 11th, 2021 Philip Messina, loving husband and father of four children passed away at the age of 77. He was born December 13, 1943 in Maywood, California to Phillip and Martha Messina. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management from the University of Redlands.
He worked for Garrett Air Research for 40 years which changed name several times and finally was called Honeywell. On May 2, 1964 he married Susan Lee Ellingson. They raised two sons John and Steve and two daughters Michelle and Marianne.
Phillip loved to travel, and we went on several camping trips with the family. We travel to the New England states which was quite memorable. We also traveled to Europe.
Phillip was preceded in death by his daughter Michelle and his parents Phillip Senior and Martha. He is survived by his wife Susan, his three children, John, Steve, and Marianne, his brother Jim and Martin and five grandchildren Tara, Steven, Alexis, Jake and Coco and several cousins nieces and nephews.
A graveside service for Phillip will be held Wednesday, March 17, 2021 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Fairhaven Memorial Park Mortuary, 1702 Fairhaven Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.fairhavenmemorial.com for the Messina family.
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