OBIT: Michael M. MESSINA, 1980, formerly of Somerset County, PA
  
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  MESSINA
  
  Michael M. Messina, 65, of Metzler St., Johnstown, formerly of
  Somerset, died Nov. 29, 1980, in Allegheny General Hospital,
  Pittsburgh.  Born April 10, 1915, in Caretta, W.Va., son of the late
  Gaetano and Mary (Bambino) Messina.  Also preceded in death by
  brothers Paul and Joseph.  Survived by wife, the former Rita Marie
  Frank, and these children: Mary Ann, wife of Gerard Smith of
  Somerset; and Paul, of Meadville, Pa.; also four grandchildren. 
  Brother of Mrs. Paul (Irene) Barnett of Jennerstown; Mrs. Pauline
  Mandalin, and Anthony, both of Ravenna, Ohio.  Member of Somerset
  Volunteer Fire Council; Elks Lodge, Johnstown; Johnstown Exchange;
  and vice president of Forbes Financial Corp., Johnstown.  Friends
  will be received after 2 p.m. Monday in the Richard E. Hauger Funeral
  Home.  Mass of the Christian Burial will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at
  St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, with the Rev. Father Samuel
  Tomaselli, celebrant.  Interment, Somerset County Memorial Park. 
  Rosary will be recited Monday at 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
  
  Daily American, December 1, 1980
  
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