Morris L. Messina, 54, of Derry, NH, died Wednesday April 1, 2020 in his home. He was born in Lawrence, MA on November 3, 1965, a son of Michael Messina and the late Ruth Ann (Marion) Purcell. He had been a resident of Derry for many years, formerly living in Auburn, NH. He attended Auburn Village School in Auburn and Pinkerton Academy in Derry. He had been employed as a cook, most recently for Southside Diner in Derry, and previously at Red Robin in Nashua, NH.
He is survived by his stepfather, Richard J. Purcell of Derry; his brother, Michael Messina of Berlin, NH; his sister, Kimberly Dutton and her husband Joel of Hooksett, NH; two half brothers, Dwayne Dee of Londonderry, NH, and Wayne Dee of Fayetteville, NC; his step brother, Scott Purcell of Manchester, NH; and his step sister, Penny Pare of Boynton Beach, FL. He was predeceased by his sister, Stacy Messina.
Following cremation, a memorial service will be held at a later date. The Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry is assisting the family with arrangements.