Name: McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home & Chapel
Address: Ottawa, ON

Thinking about you today Chris.
Miss you.
Your friend,
Basil 

Still hard to believe you're gone Chris. I know we lost touch as we got older but I can't do justice with words to what I owe you. You always believed in me and always pushed me to strive for more. I owe most of what I have to your friendship. I hope you've been reunited with Jeff. 



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Dear John: 
Please accept my sincere condolences.  I hope memories of happier times will ease some of your pain.

John, 
My deepest condolences to you and your family.  May the beautiful memories you have shared with Chris over the years help you through this very difficult time.

Dear John and Marie 

I am really sorry to hear about  the passing of your son Christopher. I would like to express my deepest condolences to your family during this difficult time. As well to Amanda Conforti and her family.

Sincerely,

Dino Bentivoglio and family

I am so sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers go out to you at this most difficult time.

Frank Catanzariti

John and family,

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Chris. I hope your love and memories of him bring you comfort during this most difficult time.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

John, my heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time. I was so sorry to hear about your loss.

My deepest sympathies to Amanda, the Messina family and the Conforti family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

John and Marie,

My deepest sympathies on the sudden passing of your son, Christoper.

Art Thivierge, Gananoque, Ontario

John, God gives you and your family strength and peace. I am very Sorry for your lost. Eduardo Bojorquez

John and family, I was deeply saddened to find out about Chris' passing, my deepest sympathy and condolences to you and your family.       

Frank Malone

Thoughts and prayers to the family and fiancé. I went to high school with Chris and later volunteered at Rogers television together. RIP Chris, you will be missed

My sincere condolences to Amanda, the Messina family and the Conforti family. I had the pleasure of working with Chris during his time with LAC. He was truly a friend to all and we were all very shocked to hear of his passing. May you all find comfort and peace in the wonderful memories you have of Chris.

To John and family,

I am so very, very sorry for the sudden loss of your son.

Shauna Lee Thompson

Dear Marie, John and family.
We are so saddened to hear of Christopher's passing. Our deepest sympathy during this difficult time.
Cindy Jacklin and Chris Rettie

John and Marie,
May fond and happy memories of your son Christopher bring you comfort during this sad time in your life. Our hearts go out to you and your family.
Claude Bisson-Routhier and Sylvie Chevrier

Dear John, Marie and Family: Our deepest condolences on the loss of Christoper. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darrell and Debra Dexter (Jacklin)

To  John, Marie and the Messina family, my sincerest and most heartfelt condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this terribly sad time.

Dear John, Marie and family.  Very sorry to hear of the passing of your son Chris. You are all in my prayers.

Dear John & Family, I extend my  heartfelt sympathy  on the passing of your son Christopher.  You are in my thoughts and prayers; May God grant you peace in this time of sorrow.

To The Messina Family:

Chris was an amazing human being, it didn't take us long to become friends as children. From Hunterswood Cres, to the golf course and Carleton University I always enjoyed my time with you. I'll never forget your laugh and extremely positive outlook on life. I want to extend my deepest condolences, Chris was one of the nicest people I've ever had the pleasure of knowing.

John: I saw the obituary and couldn't believe that it would be possible that your son had passed away, but he had such a big smile in the photograph, I was sure he was yours.  I just wanted to let you know that I'm so very sorry for your loss.  Sending my sympathies to you, your family and Chris's fiance.   

John and family, my deepest sympathies for your loss. I hope that you can take strength from the positive impact Chris had on people from so many different communities

Amanda my prayers are going out to you and to Christopher's/your family. I am so sorry for your terrible loss.

Dear John and Marie,
I am very sorry to hear about Chris. 
I can understand your pain as I had lost my brother at the age of 31. I know what my parents and us siblings went through. 
I saw Chris and Stevie when they were very young boys. Chris looks very handsome and happy in this picture. May he rest in peace!
My heartiest condolences and deepest sympathies to all of you and Amanda!
Regards,
Balwinder

My deepest condolences to your family at this time.  I am so sorry to hear of Chris's sudden passing.  May God give you strength in this time of need.

John, Marie and family, my deepest and sincere condolences to you. My heart goes out to you. 
God grant you and your family the strength needed to get through this time of sorrow. And may your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times.

Marie, very sorry to hear of Chris' passing. You were always very happy talking about his work on sports.

On behalf of Chris' friends and colleagues here at Cogeco we extend our most sincere condolences to the Messina family. Chris was a valued, respected and very well liked member of the broadcast team on every production he worked on and will be sadly missed. RIP

Dear Amanda, Messina and Conforti families. We just heard about your tragic loss and wish to extend our prayers and sympathy to you all. 

Scott and Antonia McLaughlin.

Marie, John and family.  Our deepest sympathies to your family on the loss of your son.  Our prayers are with you at this extremely difficult time.

John, My deepest condolences to you and Marie at this difficult time.
Martin

Achille Marietta e Family Bombardieri  Toronto ont.

Amanda,Messina and Conforti families,
Just heard about your terrible loss.
Our prayers and thoughts and sympathy are with you and yours.
Scott and Antonia McLaughlin

I was very saddened to learn of the passing of Chris. I called a few games with Chris over the years and was always impressed with his preaparation and professionalism calling games.  He had a great personality and did so much to help promote the CCHL.  His commitment to volunteerism was inspiring.  My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.  We will all miss him. RIP

My condolences to your entire family.  I called many baseball games with Chris on Rogers and it was always a pleasure to work with someone with such passion and knowledge.  Chris was such a positive human being who always enjoyed a good laugh.  He was a valued friend and will be missed tremendously.  RIP buddy!

On behalf of all of the teams and personnel of the Central Canada Hockey League - JR A it is profoundly sad to hear of Chris's passing.  He was so good at broadcasting our hockey games.  My deepest sympathies to his family.

So sorry to hear about the loss of your son.  My heart aches for your family. You are in my prayers

John, Marie and family. Our deepest heartfelt sympathies in the loss of your son. Your are in our thoughts and prayers. Lori & Chris Pancel

 I am so sorry to hear this sad news about ur brother Steve.  Please know u and ur family are in our thoughts and prayers.

My deepest sympathy.....my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

John, Marie and family.   You and your family have my heartfelt condolences.     Diane Doyle (Conlon)

I would like to express my deepest condolences to Chris' family. I was fortunate to have worked along side of Chris as a team for many years televising the CCHL for Cogeco. I was always impressed by his professionalism and knowledge dispite his youth. I will never forget our road trips to Peterbourgh to cover hockey on the Trent canal. RIP my friend.

Hello Marie and John, My deepest condolences for your loss. My prayers are with you. Natesa  (Ottawa)

John, Marie, Steve, Amanda and family. I spent many a cold night officiating and enjoying hockey with Chris. He will always be remembered by us as a young man with integrity, joy, caring and thoughtfulness. Chris had an easy smile and infectious laugh that will surely be missed. Gone too soon. God Bless.
Nick and Pauline Gaudry and family

John and Marie:

So very sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and Stephen in your time of grief.  Take care.

Dear John and Marie,  
I am so very sorry for your loss.      Know that you are in my thoughts at this difficult time.

Marie and John my deepest sympathies for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Marie, John and family - Our deepest condolences to all of you. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Lynn Rouse (Conlon) and family

Marie and John,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. My heartfelt  condolences to you and your family.
Anna Lisa DeLuca (Limarilli)

John, Marie and family, please accept my deepest sympathies. Sending you positive energy to get through this very difficult time. I am praying for you.

With deepest condolences to John, Marie and their families on this tragic loss. I shall keep you in my thoughts and prayers for your peace and strength during this difficult moment.

John and Family - On behalf of Jenna, Cody, Kacia, Susan and I, I want to express our deepest condolences for your loss. I cannot imagine the sadness you must be feeling for the loss of such a fine young man. The world has lost a good soul and therefore it is diminished with the passing of Chris. Our thoughts go out to you and your family for strength through this tragic time. 

Kim

You will be deeply missed my friend... deepest condolences to family and friends.

To Chris' family. The entire CCHL is shocked and saddened by such a tragic and sudden loss. Chris made an impression on everyone he met with his enthusiasm and skill as a broadcaster.  Words cannot express our sympathies to all of you. In our prayers.

John, Marie my deepest condolences to you both and your family. May you find strength in each other. Sylvie Hurtubise

John...my heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time...Namaste

My sincere condolences. I had the pleasure of working alongside Chris on a few Rogers TV Ottawa sports broadcasts. A professional all the way with a calm demeanor and loving what he did. Rest in peace.

John and Marie, my heartfelt condolences for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.

Marie, John, Steve and Amanda....Please accept our sincere condolences on your loss.  Chris crossed our life path many years ago as a young man, full of joy and energy.  We will remember him fondly as a caring, considerate and compassionate person, all traits he learned from his loving parents.  Although our friendship was mostly through hockey, we have fond memories of this fine young man taken too soon.  Rest in peace Chris.
George, Paulette and Jordy OLmstead

John and family, please accept my sincere condolences on the sad loss of your son. May the memories of his time with both of you give you the strength to overcome this difficult time. May God Bless his soul and bring solace to both of you.  Jay DeSilva

John, Marie, Stephen & Amanda I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love. Our deepest sympathy to you all.  Dale & Thomas

John, Marie, Stephen and Amanda, 
I am so very sorry for your loss. Heartbreaking. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

John and family,  Please accept my sincere, heartfelt condolences for the loss of your son. Corinne Charette

Marie, John, Amanda, Stephen, your are in our prayers. The lost of Christopher at a tender age is heart aching for family and friends.
May God comfort you!

Ngina Matondo & family

My sincere condolences for your loss. My thoughts are with you through these difficult times.  May you cherish wonderful memories of Chris to warm your heart and provide some comfort.

John and Marie,
my thoughts are with you and your family . All my sympathies for your loss.

Dear Marie & John , Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. I can feel how its hard for you to as the parent. Please know you are in our prayers and thoughts always. May Chris rest in peace!

Dilini(ECM- CRA)

John & Marie, We offer our deepest sympathies to you and your family for your loss, and our thoughts and prayers are with you. David & Linda Hansen (Ottawa, ON)

Mes plus sincères condoléances.  To the Messina and Conforti families, there is no right word at this time to be used.  My prayers are with all of you.

Lyne Deshaies

My heart is aching for you Marie, John, Stephen, Amanda and everyone else affected by Chris' passing.  My thoughts are with you all.
Anita McKissock

John and Marie,
Our condolences on the sudden loss of your dear son Chris.  Your family is in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Josie Sullivan and Robert Ernst

John and Marie,
My deepest sympathy for your loss. My heart are with you and God Bless your family.

John, Marie and Steven,
We were saddened on hearing the news of Christopher's sudden passing.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

my deepest sympathy to you and your whole family John. I was very sad to hear of your loss.

Our deepest sympathies for your loss.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

John, Marie, Steve, Amanda and Family,

Our hearts break for you as we send our deepest condolences. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. 

God Bless.

My deepest sympathies for your loss. I met Chris when he came to work with us as a Coop student way back when, and then again when he joined our team of Service Transition Coordinators.  He was a great guy kind, courteous and always polite and ready to help.  He will be missed by all of us.

Dear Messina Family, 
On behalf of the Ottawa Year End Hockey Tournament in support of Roger Neilson House please accept our deepest condolences. We fondly remember Chris officiating our tournament games and broadcasting a few of our finals for Rogers TV. He was a kind, caring and conscientious young man on and off the ice and we enjoyed working along side him. Our thoughts and prayers to all.

My condolences to the Messina family I knew chris from High School as well as hockey he will be truly missed. God bless

Marie, John, Steve & Amanda, 
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Chris was an awesome and wonderful person who will be missed by everyone. Keep the good memories close to your hearts. We were all so fortunate to have had Chris in our lives. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. 
Carol & Frank Salvatore

My deepest condolences to the Messina family and his fiancée.

Working with Chris over the years was such a treat. Every single time I got to work a broadcast with him for Rogers or Cogeco, we would have so much fun. He was someone who we all loved working with, and will be missed terribly by all.

On a personal level, Chris was someone who really inspired me to work hard like he always would. I'm so grateful for the years I got to spend with him where he took me under his wing.

He was a wonderful person and friend, and will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers to all his family.

To the Messina and Conforti families:

My sincere condolences on your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with and may you gain comfort in cherishing the precious time you had Chris in your life.

Wendy Delorme, Cumberland

Our heart breaks for you and your family. Keep him in your hearts.  Love, courage, thoughts and prayers to you all in this difficult time.

John, Marie, Amanda and families,

Our deepest condolences and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

My sincere condolences to the Messina and Conforti families. Chris was a trusted media colleague who I had the pleasure to work alongside and speak with many times.

Mike Carroccetto 
Nepean

To the Messina family and Amanda, 

I am so sorry for your loss. Chris was always smiling. I remember him since way back in elementary and high school and have had the pleasure of encountering him again over the years, most recently during a walk on lunch break where I saw that same great smile. 

With deepest sympathies,

Joanne

Amanda and The Messina Family,
My deepest condolences on the loss of Chris. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Mary Farago-Warren & Family.

Heartfelt  sympathies on your unimaginable loss.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.  John please give your mum and dad a big hug from us.

My deepest condolences on the tragic loss of your son.

To the Messina Family and Amanda, 

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Chris was a wonderful friend and one of the most genuine and sincere individuals I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. He was purely good. My deepest condolences on your loss.

Mes plus sincères sympathies John, Marie et Stephen.

To John, Marie, the Messina and Conforti Family , please accept our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Christopher.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
May Christopher rest in peace!

God Bless,

Nardino Bombardieri and Family

John, Marie and Stevie. 
Chris was always a burning light in the darkness. I'm honoured to have had him as a friend and created so many wonderful memories with him. I'm deeply saddened by his loss and I send my condolences to all of you.

Marie, John and Stephen.  Please accept our sincere condolences - may you find comfort from all those who surround you during this sorrowful time.  

Our prayers are with you all - Paula Tucci and Steven Potter

OBITUARY

Christopher Messina

May 5, 1985 – August 14, 2017

McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home and Chapel

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