Benjamin Messina was born to Sicily immigrants, Gaetano Messina and Maria Grazia Lazzario D'Angelo.
His siblings: Dominick, Rosalia, Samuel Rosario, John Louis, Anthony Vincent, Joseph, Vincent Messina.
Benjamin was united in marriage on July 30, 1887 in Orleans Parish, Louisiana to Elizabeth "Lizzie" Mary Riecke. Their children were: Viola Annie, Mary Virginia, Alice Johanna, Alma Veronica, Benedict, Eunice Elizabeth, John Leo and Benjamin.
Ben's Occupation: Illinois Central Railroad Fruit Wharf Laborer. Died of a heart blockage.
If a photo of Benjamin exists, please scan a copy and send to me so I can attach it to this memorial.
Any Messina descendant who has knowledge of Benjamin's brother, Dominick Messina's family photo album which was rescued from the fire which claimed Dominick and his family in 1887 please contact me. I would like to complete his memorial. [email protected]
His siblings: Dominick, Rosalia, Samuel Rosario, John Louis, Anthony Vincent, Joseph, Vincent Messina.
Benjamin was united in marriage on July 30, 1887 in Orleans Parish, Louisiana to Elizabeth "Lizzie" Mary Riecke. Their children were: Viola Annie, Mary Virginia, Alice Johanna, Alma Veronica, Benedict, Eunice Elizabeth, John Leo and Benjamin.
Ben's Occupation: Illinois Central Railroad Fruit Wharf Laborer. Died of a heart blockage.
If a photo of Benjamin exists, please scan a copy and send to me so I can attach it to this memorial.
Any Messina descendant who has knowledge of Benjamin's brother, Dominick Messina's family photo album which was rescued from the fire which claimed Dominick and his family in 1887 please contact me. I would like to complete his memorial. [email protected]
Benjamin Messina was born to Sicily immigrants, Gaetano Messina and Maria Grazia Lazzario D'Angelo.
His siblings: Dominick, Rosalia, Samuel Rosario, John Louis, Anthony Vincent, Joseph, Vincent Messina.
Benjamin was united in marriage on July 30, 1887 in Orleans Parish, Louisiana to Elizabeth "Lizzie" Mary Riecke. Their children were: Viola Annie, Mary Virginia, Alice Johanna, Alma Veronica, Benedict, Eunice Elizabeth, John Leo and Benjamin.
Ben's Occupation: Illinois Central Railroad Fruit Wharf Laborer. Died of a heart blockage.
If a photo of Benjamin exists, please scan a copy and send to me so I can attach it to this memorial.
Any Messina descendant who has knowledge of Benjamin's brother, Dominick Messina's family photo album which was rescued from the fire which claimed Dominick and his family in 1887 please contact me. I would like to complete his memorial. [email protected]
His siblings: Dominick, Rosalia, Samuel Rosario, John Louis, Anthony Vincent, Joseph, Vincent Messina.
Benjamin was united in marriage on July 30, 1887 in Orleans Parish, Louisiana to Elizabeth "Lizzie" Mary Riecke. Their children were: Viola Annie, Mary Virginia, Alice Johanna, Alma Veronica, Benedict, Eunice Elizabeth, John Leo and Benjamin.
Ben's Occupation: Illinois Central Railroad Fruit Wharf Laborer. Died of a heart blockage.
If a photo of Benjamin exists, please scan a copy and send to me so I can attach it to this memorial.
Any Messina descendant who has knowledge of Benjamin's brother, Dominick Messina's family photo album which was rescued from the fire which claimed Dominick and his family in 1887 please contact me. I would like to complete his memorial. [email protected]
Inscription
Benjamin Messina beloved husband of Elizabeth Riecke, died dec. 18, 1923, aged 61 years
Gravesite Details
Interred in the Riecke grave.
Family Members
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