Arthur J. Messier, Jr.

Pawtucket – Arthur J. Messier, Jr., 77, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Nancy J. (LaFountaine) Messier for 53 years. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Arthur J., Sr. and Rose (Lague) Messier. Arthur graduated in 1958 from Tolman High School, where he was class president and held the city scoring title for football. He worked as a custodian in the Pawtucket School Department for over 15 years until his retirement. Arthur was a life member of the LeFoyer Club, Pawtucket, and enjoyed bowling and playing golf, even making a hole-in-one at the Swansea Country Club. He was a member of both, the Sons of Italy and St. Leo’s Golf Leagues. Arthur also enjoyed playing horse shoes and spending time with his family and friends. He will always be remembered by all for his great sense of humor and very generous ways. Besides his loving wife, he leaves a son, Mark A. Messier and his wife, Alicia of Pawtucket; two grandsons, Matthew and Damien Messier and many nieces and...