Felice C. "Phyllis" Messina

Passed away at her Novato residence on November 14, 2013 at the age of 99 ½ years. Devoted wife of the late Lucien J. Messina. Loving mother of Maria Messina and Stephanie Rugani and her husband Walter all of Novato. Cherished grandmother of Deanne (Dalton) Osuna of Spring Valley, CA, Shana (Bryan) Byrne of Novato, CA, Daniel (Jessica) Rugani of Dublin, CA and Marta (Eric Jiminez) Messina of Rohnert Park and doting great-grandmother of Gabryella, Gavin, Isabella, and Nayeli. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Phyllis was born, reared and educated in San Francisco. In 1934 she married Lucien. She worked for Bailey, Martin & Faye, Inc. for over 15 years as a bookkeeper. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. at PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY AND CREMATORY, 850 Keokuk St., Petaluma, 707-763-413. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Tribute Dept., P.O. 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148.