John W. Messenger Jr.
September 12, 1948 ~ August 31, 2021
John W. Messenger Jr, age 72, of Perry passed away Tuesday, August 31 at Tri Point Medical Center. He was born September 12, 1948 in Rochester, PA the son of John William Messenger Sr. and Dorothy Jane (Turney) Messenger. John was raised in New Brighton, PA, graduated from Point Park College in Pittsburgh with his degree in Engineering Technology. He married Arlene Stuber on April 17, 1982 and they would make their home in Perry, OH for the last 32 years.
John worked for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Townsend and Bottom Co and the Gilbert Commonwealth Inc. and he retired from First Energy Corporation Perry Nuclear Power Plant as a Senior Quality Specialist.
John enjoyed classic car cruises to show off his 1964 Red Ford Falcon Sprint convertible. He loved seafood. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He also loved the spirit of baseball and was a big supporter of both the Pittsburgh Pirates and Cleveland Indians.
He is survived by his wife Arlene; son, Derek J. Messenger; and mother, Dorothy. He was preceded in death by his father.
Friends will be received 10am-12pm, Friday, September 3, 2021 at the Behm Family funeral Home, 26 River St., in Madison. A Funeral Service will follow at 12pm with Rev. Liz Krall officiating. Contributions may be made in John’s name to Perry United Methodist Church, 3875 Main Street, Perry, OH 44091.
Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com
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May these flowers express our heartfelt condolences for your loss. John was a wonderful friend and will stay in our hearts forever
You guys will always be in our prayers. We will cherish all those good memories. Love : Ed Tina Amanda and Colby
We are deeply sorry for your loss
Arlene & your family have my deepest sympathy in this loss of John. We have such so many good memories of him. Keeping you & your family in my prayer??????
I'm terribly sorry for your loss. I first worked with John as a resource sharing QC inspector from Davis Besse. He was a great guy to work with in QC and always welcomed us outsider with open arms. He was always good for a good laugh about something. QC (retired) Dick Cockrell
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy, Marlene Knopsnider
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ravenna Math Department
Remember that we love and care about you.
Arlene and family, It has bern an honor being with you and John at TriPoint Medical Center. John was a man of great courage and love and loved you all soo very much. John and your family are all being remembered in my Sunday and Labor Day Masses. May our Lord's peace and comfort be with you all.
My condolences to the family and friends mourning the loss of John. He was a man of great candor and had a fantastic sense of humor. He was a life long neighbor and my siblings and I grew up with Derek. He had incredible work ethic and loved his family dearly. My father David Beashau who passed in 2004 worked with John at the Perry Power Plant and was close friend with John. He will be awaiting him in heaven with a frosty beer and surely some razzing. Keeping Arlene, Derek, and Dorothy in our thoughts.
John was a life long neighbor and great friend to the Beashau family. His candor, dedication to his family, and humor will be remembered. RIP Johnny
Johnnie was a great friend and coworker. Me and Annie miss him dearly.j God bless Leenie and Derrick. Jack and Anne Toward
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
John was a wonderful person to work with (24 yrs+) and enjoy a drink with. Though a avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan I accepted that short coming and always enjoyed his ability to just enjoy life. He was missed during our retirement years and he will be missed in his passing. I offer his family my heart felt condolences. Levi Shearer
Arlene and family, I am so sorry for your loss. There is much I could say, but I know that words do not erase the pain. Just know that I am praying for God's comfort and peace for all of you. Lynda Rossiter
Arlene, Derek and Dorthy we are deeply sorry for your loss. John and I spent many hours exploring the woods behind his family home in New Brighton. Our families vacationed together. So many good memories of times spent with John. So many good memories. Rodney, Barbara and Elizabeth Foutz
Many fond memories of spending time with John, always had a smile and good story. Great neighbor and friend. God called John early – must have a special task that only John can handle ?
So very sorry for your loss of your husband. John, My dad was good friends with his dad Jack. Bob Pratte, Dear Leanie you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love Sheryl (Pratte) Fausti.
I first met John in the mid '80s at the Perry Plant, and we quickly became friends. At and outside of work, John's sense of humor would always brighten my day. My condolences to all of his family and friends.
We are so sorry for your loss. Love Kemberly Cipriano, Dawn Scarpitti,, Karen White, Julie Konzen.
Had great times at theChristmas parties.
In memory of John W. Messenger Jr., Cheryl Morris lit a candle
Arlene, Derek, and Dorothy, So sorry to hear of John's passing. He was a great guy who will truly be missed. Especially during the football seasons. We have had many good times and memories of being with John over the years. Although he is gone he will forever be in our hearts, prayers, and thoughts. He will never be forgotten. All our Love. Cheryl & Bill Morris