Obituary of Pasquale "Pat" J. Mesagna

Pasquale "Pat" J. Mesagna, 92, of Rome, passed away Monday, January 11, 2021 at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare, New Hartford. He was born in Rome, NY, on June 21, 1928, son of the late Antonio and Lucia Palmadesso Mesagna. Pat served with the U.S. Marine Corps., from 1948-1951 as a Sergeant, receiving the Korean Service Medal, Presidential Unit Citation and United Nation Service Medal. He was a former employee of General Cable, Revere Rome Manufacturing, Griffiss Air Force Base Officer's Club and retired in 1986 from the GAFB NCO Club. Pat was a member of St. John the Baptist Church, life member of Galliano Club, Rome DAV, VFW Rome Post # 2246, HP Smith Post #24 American Legion and an associate member of the Polish Home. Surviving are a brother, Rocco Mesagna, Verona, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers; Joseph Mesagna, Jack Mesagna, and Tony Mesagna, and sisters; Rose DeProspero, Frances Galluppi, Beatrice Cook, and Anna Sanchez. Funeral Services will be private. Burial will be in St. John the Baptist Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made in Pat's name to: Mohawk Valley/ American Heart Association, 125 Business Park Dr. #106, Utica, NY 13502. Arrangements are by Nicholas J. Bush Funeral Home, Inc., 7751 Merrick Rd. To offer online condolences, please visit www.njbushfuneralhome.com