Vincent Jerome Messina Obituary

The memory of Vincent Jerome Messina (Columbia, South Carolina), born in Watertown, Massachusetts, who passed away on January 23, 2026 at the age of 94, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Vincent Jerome Messina to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Frank Messina and Mary Grace Messina; his former wives, Mary Messina and Corrine A Messina; and his brother Anthony Messina.

He is survived by: his wife Linda Messina; and his children, Marianne Messina, Terese Patterson, Vincent P. Messina, Jo Dee Messina, Ken Thornton, Anne Thompson, Richard Thornton, Bruce Thornton, Jim Thornton and Jay David O'Brien. He is also survived by great-grandchildren, nieces and close cousins.

For your remembrance consideration please include the Cayce/West Columbia Rotary Club Scholarship Foundation PO Box 3268, West Columbia, SC 29171.