Huron County MI Archives Obituaries.....Messing, Patrick Charles June 16, 2017
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A.J. Desmond and Sons Funeral Home June 2017
Patrick Charles Messing 
March 17, 1943 – June 16, 2017
Patrick Messing- LOVING HUSBAND, FATHER, GRANDFATHER, BROTHER, AND FRIEND 
Patrick Charles Messing was larger than life and lived each day to the fullest, 
surrounded by his wife Maryann, 11 children, 12 grandchildren, brothers and 
sisters, their spouses and countless friends and neighbors.  Patrick Charles 
Messing was born March 17th, 1943 in Minden City, Michigan to Elmer and Alma 
Messing (deceased). Raised on a robust and hard working family farm with his 15 
brothers and sisters, he attended Saints Peter and Paul school (SSPP) in Ruth, 
Michigan and graduated high school in 1962.  At SSPP he was a center on the 
basketball team and spoke with pride about the team's entry into the state 
tournament throughout his life.  After high school he attended The Order of the 
Precious Blood Seminary in Ohio.  During his time at the seminary, he met his 
future wife Maryann while in the hospital following a football injury.  She was 
his RN, and they corresponded as pen pals until his departure from the 
seminary.  They married on June 21st, 1969.  Together they had 11 children, and 
over 46 years of marriage embodied the spirit of God's love in their support 
for each other, their fortitude, and their love of family and friends. 

Patrick lived his life with focus and dedication to his faith and family.  He 
enjoyed working outside, gardening, playing cards and euchre, bowling, 
conversing, eating, dancing, and laughing.  The love he carried for his family 
was displayed by the endless energy and enthusiasm he brought to countless 
family gatherings, including Baptisms, Christmases, Graduations, Birthdays, and 
Weddings.  He loved to tell of his gardening prowess, which was remarkable.  He 
was readily willing to listen and able to provide wisdom to so many who knew 
him.  He loved a good meal, especially a chicken dinner.  He truly possessed a 
love of life, and his infectious enthusiasm was embraced by all who met him.  
He was the biggest fan and supporter for each of his children and 
grandchildren.  His kindness, faith, and open hearted nature was a joy to take 
part in for everyone he met. 

Patrick worked as a laborer for Chrysler Corporation for 39 years.  He retired 
May 31st, 2007.  During that time, he built many lasting friendships that 
remain today.  Patrick was a proud member at The National Shrine of the Little 
Flower Church.  He served in the church for many years in many ways, including 
as a member of the choir, usher, and eucharistic minister.  During his 
retirement he was exceptionally proud to be a member of the Resurrection 
choir.  The community at the Shrine was a great source of support for him 
throughout his life, but especially following his wife Maryann's passing in 
2015. 

Patrick was father to eleven children, son Michael (Kristen), daughter 
Christine "Tina" Griessel (Kevin), son Keith, son Joseph (Charouay), son 
Timothy (Katie), daughter Patricia Greco (Chris), daughter Therese Eason (Tom), 
daughter Rebecca, son Mark (Laura), daughter Monica Brennan (Xach), and 
daughter Jessica. 

He was grandfather to twelve grandchildren, Michaela and Hayden Messing, Anna 
and Ava Griessel, Amelie and Van Charles Messing, Elliot, Emmett, Alex and 
Sebastian Messing, and Connor and Andrew Eason. 

Patrick is survived by twelve siblings.  Gerald (Mary), Rosemary, Russell 
(RoseMary), Beatrice (John), Rita (Ralph), Dennis (Phyllis), Howard (Lucille), 
Diane (John), James (Rosalind), Evelyn (Al), Bernadette (Frank), Viola (Jim), 
and Ernie (Margie).  His brothers Leroy (Jean) and Vincent (Bernadette) and 
brother-in-law Raymond are deceased.  He is also survived by numerous nieces, 
nephews and cousins. 

Patrick was a beacon of light and pillar of faith who lived his faith and love 
of God daily. His boundless energy for love and life will live on in the hearts 
and minds of all his children, grandchildren, friends, family, and neighbors.  
Family will receive friends Monday 2:00 – 8:00 pm with Scripture Service at 
7:00 pm at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward 
(btwn 13-14 Mile), Royal Oak. 

Funeral Mass Tuesday 12:00 noon, at National Shrine of the Little Flower 
Basilica, (Woodward Ave. at Twelve Mile Rd.). Royal Oak. Visitation at Church 
begins at 11:30 am.  Memorial tributes to the National Shrine of the Little 
Flower Basilica or to the American Heart Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle 
Chicago, Illinois 60674.  Published A.J. Desmond and Sons Funeral Home June 2017


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