Santo J. Messina Obituary
We announce the death of Santo J. Messina of Laconia, New Hampshire, who passed away on August 2, 2026, at the age of 78. Santo will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Santo J. Messina to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Mauro Messina and Carmela Messina (Guglielmino); his brother Peter Messina; and his brother-in-law Joseph Caruso. He is survived by: his wife Debra Messina of Laconia; his children, Mauro Messina (Aleesha Denning) of Ormond Beach, Florida and Nicole Messina of West Hollywood, California; his grandchildren, Ava Carmela Messina, Luca Messina, Mila Messina and Koda Messina; his siblings, Josephine Caruso of Methuen, Massachusetts and Raymond Messina (Joanne) of Haverhill, Massachusetts; and his sister-in-law Ruth Messina of Methuen, Massachusetts. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Santo's name to Veterans Count at vetscount.org/donate/Family and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Sunday, August 9, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Cataudella Funeral Home, 126 Pleasant Valley Street, Methuen, MA 01844.
