Millie Messina Obituary (1914 - 2010)

MESSINA, Carmelina (Millie) Mirabella, 96 of Tampa passed away on July 22, 2010. Millie was born and lived in Tampa, FL her entire life. She is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years Andrew (Andrea) Carlo Messina, a member of Egypt Temple Shrine 33rd Degree. Together they were called the "Flying Messina's", they traveled the Far East, Europe and North America. Millie is remembered for continuous smiling face, her love of music and dancing (especially when Andrew played his trumpet) and her most giving heart to everyone who walked into her home. Millie will be remembered as a vivacious and loving soul, devoted wife, mother, grandmother & great grandmother. Millie is survived by her daughters and son-in-laws Antoinette Deen of Tallahassee FL, JoAnn Messina of Marietta GA, Carol Jean Herman, Anna & Bill Cunnane of Odessa FL, Andrea & Jorge Aldecoa of Miami FL; Grandchildren & Spouses; Devin & Kate, Brian & Rebecca & Sisco & Kelly Deen, Jorge III, Amanda & Alyssa Aldecoa, Carl Cunnane, Kevin & Tina Cunnane, Shana & Mike Gustafson, Carol Ann & Curtis Day, Charlie & Corrie McCann, Andy & Verity McCann, and 16 great grandchildren. A special thank you to her daughter Anna Cunnane, for her years of continuous unrelenting dedication, warmth, and love for her mom's best care. A special "God Bless" to Dianna Torres and the entire Trinity Assisted Living home caregiver who partnered with Anna for her mom's excellent loving care, and Hospice of Tampa's Green Team for their dictated service and care. Funeral services will be held at 5:00 pm. Saturday July 24, 2010 at Segal Funeral Home, 3909 Henderson Boulevard, Tampa. The family will receive friends prior to services beginning at 4:00 p.m. Flowers will be accepted or donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association.