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Obituary: Joe Messina, 98, Of Springfield
Joe Messina, beloved family man and longtime Springfield resident, died on Tuesday. He was 98 years old.

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Joe Messina, beloved family man and longtime Springfield resident, died on Tuesday. He was 98 years old.

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"I met a local Glendora boy named Bobby Figueroa who was the drummer for the Beach Boys."
"He always makes me feel special, plans date nights, supports me in all I do, takes care of our family and always makes everything better."
"What makes my husband special to me is that he is my soulmate."
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"There was something about this girl and I just couldn't put my finger on it."
"The best part of my marriage is I married my best friend and there isn't anyone else I'd rather spend my time with."
"We just celebrated our 21st wedding anniversary last month and are more in love now than we have ever been!"
"Throughout all these times I can honestly say that my heart still skips a beat when I see her walk by."
"He begged her in letter after letter to move to America and to come marry him."
"I feel lucky and blessed to have met my soulmate at such a young age."
"He is my patience, strength and calm in this storm we call life."
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