Joseph Messina

On January 28, 2009, Joseph J. Messina of Pennsylvania, formerly of Glen Burnie. Beloved husband of 19 years to Cristina Messina; loving father of Teressa Baumgardner, Joleen Messina, Angela Messina, Renee Neuman, Troy Barncord, and Darin Barncord; cherished grandfather of 12; devoted great grandfather of one; and dear brother of Michael Messina, Vicky Malinowski, Louie Messina, and Nancy Malecki. Joe was born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Michael and Victoria Messina. He has lived in Glen Burnie all of his life, until moving to Pennsylvania, where he has been residing for the past three years. He was a master mechanic, and worked in the automotive industry since he was 14. Joe greatly enjoyed farming on his tractor, and spending time with his family. He was a handyman, a "fixer-upper"; Joe was also known for giving excellent advice to those who needed it.