Barbara R. Messina

Barbara R. Messina (nee Cusano), 82, of Williamstown, formerly of South Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 30, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Barbara was a devoted mother who loved to cook, try new recipes and spend time with her family.  In her younger years she was a hair stylist at various places and taught cosmetology. She later became a Dental Assistant spending over 30 years working for Dr. Friedman’s office in South Philadelphia.  She enjoyed going to Wildwood, playing bingo, bowling, going to play the slots at the casino and lottery scratch offs. She will be sadly missed by her family and dear friends.

Beloved mother of Regina (Dominic) Menna, Dena Alessi and Dino (Kelly) Messina. Dear sister of Cindy Leary and Thomas Cusano.  Loving grandmother of Dominic (Lauren), Angelo & Rinoa Menna, Janae (Dan) Christy & Jade Alessi, Claudia, Devyn & Holden Messina.  Loving great grandmother of Dominic, Isabella and Sophia.  Predeceased by her former husband Charles Messina.

Relatives and friends are invited to her visitation on Tuesday July 16th from 10:00 – 11:00 AM at the BELL-HENNESSY FUNERAL HOME, 420 South Main St., Williamstown.  Memorial Service will follow at 11:00 AM.  Inurnment New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr.

In lieu of flowers the family requests a donation be made in Barbara’s memory to the National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation @ www.npcf.us

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