03/21/2026
Fr. Messaro, m.ss.cc. passed away early today. He was the first American to join the Missionaries, and studied in Rome. He was a priest first serving the Camden Diocese and later the Harrisburg Diocese. He served 25 years as Pastor of St. Mary's and St. Rita's.
He loved his pasta and sauce, and the church. He was active in the Charismatic movement and Cursillo.
He spent his last years in a nursing home due to his falling and unable to walk. His final months were on hospice.
A funeral will be held on March 27 at 11 am. Prior to Mass there will be a viewing from 9:30 - 11 am.