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In memory of
Salvatore Charles Messina
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Personal note from Salvatore's Wife, Angela
Obituary
Salvatore C. Messina of West Islip passed away on November 26, 2019. He was 76. Sal was born in New York City on January 17, 1943, to Vincent & Frances (nee D'Angelo) Messina. Sal was the proprietor of the renowned produce chain of stores, "The Fruit Tree". In 1970, he opened his first location in Copiague, an 800-square-foot building. Four years later, he purchased a 30,000 square foot lumber building, which stood directly behind, making …
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What was Salvatore's favorite color?
Blue
Blue
Blue
What were Salvatore's favorite vacation spots?
Disney World
Disney World
Disney World
What were Salvatore's favorite ways to spend free time?
Whether it was vacationing with his family, spending time with his three beautiful g…
Whether it was vacationing with his family, spending time with his three beautiful girls, as w…
Whether it was vacationing with his family, spending time with his three beautiful girls, as well as his 3 dogs, he alw…
What were Salvatore's favorite foods?
Pizza, skirt steak, chicken cutlets, chicken soup, pastrami on a roll, especially fr…
Pizza, skirt steak, chicken cutlets, chicken soup, pastrami on a roll, especially from Terrace…
Pizza, skirt steak, chicken cutlets, chicken soup, pastrami on a roll, especially from Terrace Diner, french fries, roa…
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Born
January 17th, 1943
Passed away
November 26th, 2019
West Islip, NY
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Cause of death
Pulmonary embolism
Funeral services provided by
Massapequa Funeral Home - South Chapel
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