Louis Messics

Louis Messics, 89, of Hellertown, passed away November 13, 2013. He was the beloved husband of Theresa (Bartakovits) Messics. The couple was married for 57 years in October. Born in Lower Saucon Township, he was a son of the late Frank and Theresa (Makos) Messics. Louis was a meat cutter for various local grocery stores. He was a member of several bowling and golf leagues. He also enjoyed gardening. Louis and his wife maintained a large truck farm at their home. He was a member of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church, Hellertown. Surviving with his wife, are children: Louis "Butch" Messics, of Riegelsville; Theresa, wife of David Koller, of Hellertown; Diane, wife of Joseph DiRado, of Bethlehem; and Alan Messics, and his wife, Karen, of Norristown; and 4 grandchildren: Nicole and Christopher DiRado; Madison and Cole Messics. He was pre-deceased by siblings: Joseph, Stephen, and John Messics; Mary Jacoby, and Betty Kester. Services: A Funeral Service will be at 10:30 AM on Friday at the Falk Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1418 Main Street, Hellertown. A viewing will be from 9:30-10:30 AM. Contributions: In lieu of flowers to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428. To offer on-line condolences, please visit www.falkfuneralhomes.com.