Marlene Messina, 77 years of Monroe, Michigan, passed away October 30, 2021 in her home surrounded by family after a brief illness.
Born July 14, 1944, Marlene was raised in Detroit. A graduate of Cooley High School, Marlene married the love of her life Frank in 1962. The two were married 51 years and in that time they raised three wonderful children: Joanne (Todd) Cameron, Debbie (David) Hanson, and Vince (Christine) Messina.
The two had homes in Redford, Canton, Plymouth, Punta Gorda, and more recently, Monroe. Marlene along with Frank founded Messina Concrete, one of the last surviving family owned and operated ready mix companies in the area.
Marlene enjoyed travel, dining out, going to the casino, her always present dog, Bella, and her five grandchildren: Caitlyn, Avery, Jake, Emerson, and Elliott.
Her life was filled with love, happiness, friends, great travel, and wonderful memories. Never one to shy away or not let her opinion be known, she was direct and to the point. Small, but mighty.
"Mom, rest easy. We won't forget you and your legacy will live on."
Visitation will be held on Thursday from 5-8 pm and Friday from 1-8 pm at Bacarella Funeral Home, 1201 S. Telegraph Rd., Monroe, MI where funeral services celebrating her life will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 11:00 am.
In lieu of flowers, Marlene asked that donations be made in her name to ProMedica Hospice of Monroe, by visiting: promedica.org/waystodonate/hospice-memorial-fund/donate.