Messina, William "Bill" Allen, 75 of Casselberry, FL passed peacefully at his home on Wednesday, August 20, 2014. He was born on July 13, 1939 in Jersey City, NJ. Bill proudly served in the US Air Force, was the inventor of the Fotochrome (camera), a retired photofinisher, an avid golfer and an active member of the Country Club of Deer Run.

He was loved by all, never met a stranger, knew something about everything and everything about something.

He was predeceased by his parents (Ed & Rita), two brothers (Ed and Peter), and his first wife (Maggie).

Bill is survived by his loving wife Kathleen, Brothers Victor and Richard, son Bill, daughter Rita (husband Paul Chipok), step daughters Christine and Susan, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

In Bill's honor, a celebration of life gathering will be held Saturday, August 23, 2014: Noon – 3 pm at The Country Club of Deer Run, Casselberry, Florida.

In lieu of flowers, contributions by be made in his memory to the Veteran's Administration ( http://www.orlando.va.gov/giving/index.asp (edonate).