John A. Messina, 62, husband of Elizabeth A. (Hennessy) of Phoenixville, died Thursday, July 23, 2009 at Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia. Born in Philadelphia he was the son of the late Vito Messina and Marianne (Pirrotta) Messina. Mr. Messina graduated from St. Thomas More in 1965 and from St. Joseph's College, now St. Joseph's University, in 1974. He moved to the Phoenixville area in 1988 from Medena< OHe was the owner and CEO of Grandview Medical Research, Inc. On May 15, 2009 he and Elizabeth married after a 20 year courtship. John was an active member of the Phoenixville community. He served on the Board of the Phoenixville Community Health Foundation, was the Chairman of the Phoenixville Planning Committee for 12 years and was also on the Phoenixville Boro council for 8 years. In addition to his wife and mother her survived by three children, Stephanie N Messina of Phoenixville, Shannon L. Messina of Philadelphia, and David J. Messina, campanion of Shannon Bruno of Royersford; three step-daughters, Cynthia L. Phoenixville, Amanda Q. Roach of Howell, NJ, and Sara E. Snyder of Millersville; one sister, Teresa A. Messina of Royersford and Richard T. Messina of California; and one grandson, Matthew D. Messina. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 121 Church St., Phoenixville on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at 11:00 A.M., the Reverend Evans will officiate. Burial will follow immediately in the Limerick Garden of Memories,Limerick. Visitation will be on Monday, July 27, 2009 at the Shalkop Grace & Strunk Funeral Home, Bridge & Church Sts., Spring City from 6-9 P.M. Online condolences are available at sgsfuneralhome.com