Sam J. Messina, age 75, passed away Friday, January 30, 2015. Loving husband of Angela (nee Faraci); adored father of Angelo (Dina), Sammy (Jennifer) and Connie Hill (Ron); precious Papa of Arianna, Isabella, Santino and Dinella; dear brother of Angie Louis, Marge Cappy and the late Joseph, James, Lena Putrino, Mary Putrino and Rose Louis; beloved brother-in-law of Joseph and the late Charles Faraci; preceded in death by parents Salvatore and Rose Messina (nee Battiato) and Angelo and Clara Faraci; uncle, nephew, cousin and friend of many. Veteran, U.S. Army. Mass of Christian Burial, St Columbkille Church 6740 Broadview Rd. Parma Monday February 2, at 11 am. Entombment Holy Cross Mausoleum. Friends received at the RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD (AT SNOW RD), SUNDAY 1-5 PM.