Louise (Silvestri) Messina

Mrs. Louise (Silvestri) Messina, age 87, of Utica, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2006, at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center. Born in Utica, NY on September 12, 1919, Louise was the daughter of the late Joseph and Antoinette (Caliscione) Silvestri. She was raised in Utica and attended local schools. On April 26, 1941 she married Ralph Messina, and shared with him an absolute devotion and a blessed union of 48 years until his passing on December 7, 1989. For many years, Louise worked as a cook at the Lutheran Home. She was a selfless woman who had an great devotion to her family. An excellent cook and baker, she took great joy in her domestic talents, and in her leisure time found pleasure in visiting garage sales. She was a communicant of St. Thomas Church. Mrs. Messina was a loving mother to two daughters and sons-in-law who survive her, Carol and Rudy Bachstein of North Syracuse, and Mary and Alan Innes of Harrington Park, NJ; and a son and daughter-in-law, Ralph and Ginny Messina of Fayetteville, NY. In addition, her survivors include her grandchildren, Jay Bachstein, Jeff and Kim Backstein, Vanessa and Patrick McNamara, Michael Messina, and Jenny Innes. She is also survived by two great-grandchildren. Her extended family includes several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. She also leaves many dear and special friends. She was predeceased by her sister and brother-in-law, Angeline and Frank Attilli. The entire family extends its most sincere appreciation to the entire staff of the Heritage Home for their dedicated care and attention. In keeping with Louise’s wishes, there will be no public visitation. Please omit floral offerings. For those wishing to do so, memorial donations in Louise’s memory may be made to the Heritage Home; envelopes will be available at the service. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Mrs. Massina’s Mass of Christian Burial which will be celebrated on Monday morning at 11:30 at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish at Mt. Carmel Church. The family will receive visitors at the conclusion of the service. Inurnment will take place at St. Agnes Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave.

Louise (Silvestri) Messina

September 12, 1919 - November 3, 2006