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Liana Messina joined Patch in 2014 and now serves as the Director of Social Media and Engagement. She manages the brand’s audience development strategy focusing on paid subscriber acquisition, reader engagement, and social media follower growth.
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Ann Messina died peacefully on Friday at the age of 97. She lived in Springfield for over 60 years.
Joe Messina, beloved family man and longtime Springfield resident, died on Tuesday. He was 98 years old.
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"I met a local Glendora boy named Bobby Figueroa who was the drummer for the Beach Boys."
"He always makes me feel special, plans date nights, supports me in all I do, takes care of our family and always makes everything better."
"What makes my husband special to me is that he is my soulmate."
What happens after you say “I do"? We asked Patch readers on Facebook to share their secret to a happy marriage. Here’s what they said.
"There was something about this girl and I just couldn't put my finger on it."
"The best part of my marriage is I married my best friend and there isn't anyone else I'd rather spend my time with."
"We just celebrated our 21st wedding anniversary last month and are more in love now than we have ever been!"
"Throughout all these times I can honestly say that my heart still skips a beat when I see her walk by."
"He begged her in letter after letter to move to America and to come marry him."
"I feel lucky and blessed to have met my soulmate at such a young age."
"He is my patience, strength and calm in this storm we call life."
Patch is expanding its coverage across the country and we're looking for talented journalists to join our team.
All proceeds go to purchasing juice boxes and water for the Ocean County Big Brothers Big Sisters after-school programs.
The Woodbury Junior Women's Club is hosting their annual Bunny Breakfast on March 20 to support NHS Grad Night.
GoFundMe launched for East Setauket woman diagnosed with leiomyosarcoma.