Remsi R. Messare

Born in Ioannina, Greece September 6, 1938, Remsi had experienced WWII literally in his hometown as a young boy when occupied by Fascist Italy and later Nazi Germany. This profound experience propelled a fascination and yearning for knowledge in many areas such as history, mathematics and science.

As a young student, Remsi met his soulmate Dora also in Ioannina, Greece. Later he pursued higher education at the University of Rome Tor Vergata, where he earned a Bachelors and Masters in Engineering. After graduating he finally married his beloved Dora in a private ceremony Rome, Italy on, November 7th, 1964.

Remsi had a fulfilling and successful career at Esso Corp. from 1966 to 1975 and later at its parent company ExxonMobil from 1976 to 2005. During his career Remsi extensively traveled the world working on project assignments either as team member or project leader. His accommodations and admirations from colleagues all gathered at his retirement dinner in 2005.

In his free time, Remsi enjoyed reading, drawing, painting, gaming, and completing country landscape for his Marklin Train set. His true passion was building model tanks from WWII era with impeccable detail. However, most of all he loved being with friends and family whether that meant playing games, having conversations with an occasional ouzo or just being in the same room. His love for Dora was matched only with that of his granddaughters.

Remsi was an extremely kind and intelligent man who will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his son, Petros Messare, and his daughter-in-law, Tobi Cohen-Messare. He was a loving grandfather to Holli Jaye Messare and Zoe Theodora Messare. Remsi was preceded in death by his wife, Theodora Messare, and his son, Nickolas Messare.

Visitation to honor Remsi's life will be held Sunday, June 23, 2024 at Goble Funeral Home, 22 Main Street, Sparta, NJ 07871 from 11:30am - 1:30pm with a brief service starting at 12:45.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice in memory of Remsi Messare.