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Obituary for Messier


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday March 29, 1998

Thomas Joseph Messier Sr., 69, passed away Sunday, March 15, 1998, on a weekend excursion in Chandler, AZ with his family Lorraine and Rudy Ortega by his side. He was born on October 10, 1928 in McKeesport, PA, residing in Albuquerque for over 35 years. He was a retired USAF Veteran and also from the United States Postal Service. Tom is survived by his sister, Dorothy Manning of McKeesport, PA; daughter, Debbie Woosley of Branford, FL; Thomas J. Messier II of Talent, OR; Kathy Price and Helen Messier of California; 14 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren who he loved taking care of. He was married to Elizabeth Messier for 35 years. Memorial services will be held on April 2, 1998, 11:30 a.m., at the Church of the Risen Savior, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE, 87109. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the church can be made to Risen Savior at the address above.


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