Philip B. Messer

Philip B. Messer, 76, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 13, 2012. Mr. Messer was born in Pittsfield, MA and worked in the Pittsfield School System as a school psychologist. After his retirement he moved to Ocean Springs, MS. He was married to Carolyn E. Messer who preceded him in death. He is survived by his children, Kirsten Pinto and Lt Col Michael G. Messer, and five grandchildren -Matthew Pinto, Stephanie Pinto, Carolyn Messer, Griffin Messer, and Lucas Messer. A memorial mass and interment will take place in Pittsfield, MA this summer. Arrangements were co-arranged by Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home in Ocean Springs and Devanny-Condron of Pittsfiled. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Philip B. and Carolyn E. Messer scholarship fund: Pittsfield School Dept, 269 First St., Pittsfield, MA 01201.