Submitted by: Dan Rich

Victor J. Messana

Jan. 23, 1922 - May 17, 2005

South Bend Tribune 5/19/2005

Victor J. Messana, 83, of East 14th Street, Mishawaka, passed away at 8:55 a.m. Tuesday, May 17, in Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka.

Victor was born on Jan. 23, 1922, in Mishawaka, to John and Anna (Desimone) Messana. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Nina Monlar; and two brothers, Michael and Angelo Messana.

On July 16, 1960, in South Bend, he married the former Winifred Veger, who survives along with a brother, Rosario "Ross" (Kathryn) Messana of Mishawaka, and several nieces and nephews.

Victor was a veteran of the United States Army. He served his country proudly during WW II.

Victor retired from the Mishawaka Fire Department on July 1, 1987, where he had worked for 33 years. He then worked at Marti Moving and Storage Co. in Mishawaka and Chasewire, Walkerton, IN. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mishawaka and the Retired Firefighters Association.

Family and friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 19, in Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th Street, Mishawaka where a Rosary will be prayed at 3:30 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, May 20, in St. Joseph Catholic Church, with Rev. Robert Yast officiating.

Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery, South Bend.

Memorial contributions in Victor's name can be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 225 S. Mill St., Mishawaka, IN 46544.