Born and raised in Lynn, Jim was the son of Retired Lynn fire Lt. Donald F. Messina and his wife Mary of Lynn and the late Frances (White) Messina. He attended Lynn Schools and was a graduate of Lynn Vocational Technical Institute.
Jim was most recently employed as a Service Writer in the automotive industry.
In addition to his father, he leaves three children: Matthew, Michael and Morgan Messina all of West Newbury. He was the brother of Maureen D’Entremont and her husband James of Lynn, Kathleen Cohen and her husband Fred of Danvers, Mark Messina of Lynn, Daniel Messina of Lynn and Nancie DeJoie and her husband Paul of Lynn. He was the brother-in-law of Kenneth Bornstein of Lynn. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was the brother of the late Donna Bornstein and Rocco Messina.
Memorial Visitation will be held in the CUFFE-MCGINN FUNERAL HOME, 157 Maple St. Lynn on Thursday from 9:00 AM followed by a Memorial Mass in St. Pius V Church at 11AM. Interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery.
SHARE OBITUARY
v.1.8.18