Keohane Funeral Home

Messina, Harry F. of Quincy, died July 20, 2014 peacefully at home with his family. 

Born in South Boston, Harry was a graduate of South Boston High School. He went on to play semi-pro football for the Chippewas. He worked as a General Foreman for the City of Boston. He was one of the original founders, a coach and served as President of the Quincy Youth Hockey Association for 8 years. He also coached hockey for BC High School and football in South Boston. Harry was inducted into the South Boston Football Hall of Fame and most recently inducted into the North Quincy High School Hockey Hall of Fame. He was an active member of the Greater Quincy Knights of Columbus and Sacred Heart Church. Family was very important to Harry and he never missed his children’s or grandchildren’s activities or events. He was blessed with so many wonderful friends. The world lost an amazing gift this day. The best of God’s work put into the body of a truly wonderful man. He will be truly missed husband, dad, grandpa, brother and friend. 

Loving son to the late Harry and Laura (Scott) Messina. Beloved husband and best friend of Irene “Bunny” (Feeney) Messina for 62 years. Devoted father to the late Jackie and David Messina, also to Paul Messina and his wife Claire of Randolph, Carole and her husband Paul Gallo of Hampton, NH, Mark Messina and his wife Jacinta of Nashua, NH, and Scott Messina and his wife Debbie of Plymouth. Cherished brother to Alfred Messina of Plymouth, Lauretta Gill of Quincy, Bernadette Manning of South Boston, and the late Ida and Joseph Messina. Dedicated grandpa to David and Michael Messina, Taylor and Brett Gallo, Marquis and Jackie Messina, Emily and Alyson Messina. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. 

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Wednesday 3-8 PM and Thursday 3-8 PM in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 11 AM on Friday prior to the Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Quincy at 12 PM. Burial in New Calvary Cemetery, Boston.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Harry’s Memory may be made to The Jackie and David Messina Memorial Scholarship Fund. C/O Citizens Bank,  371 Hancock St. Quincy, MA 02171.