Frederick Ernest "Ricky" Messina, age 47

September 13, 1976 – January 28, 2024

Frederick Ernest "Rick" Messina, age 47, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 4:40 PM – Sunday, January 28, 2024, at his home.

A service of remembrance will be held at 2:00 PM – Saturday, February 3, 2024, in the banquet hall of the Jasper Post #20 American Legion in Newton, Illinois.  In loving memory of Rick, memorials may be made to the family.  Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home in Olney, Illinois.  The obituary can be viewed, and condolences left www.meyerfh.com.

Frederick Ernest, better known to his family and friends as "Ricky" was born on September 13, 1976, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Michael and Carole (Switzer) Messina.

Ricky had worked at Stratosphere in Effingham.  He enjoyed the outdoors and hunting mushrooms.

Ricky is survived by:

Mother – Carole Messina of Newton, Illinois

Fiancé – Michelle Kessler of Newton, Illinois

Siblings – Thomas Messina of Lockport, Illinois; Jimmy (Tina) Messina of Newton, Illinois; Michelle Messina of Newton, Illinois; and Chris (Denise) Messina of Kannapolis, North Carolina

Ricky was preceded in death by his father, sister Melanie Groves, and his grandparents.