Dave Messics passed away peacefully at home (surrounded by family) on January 7, 2023 after a 16 year battle with Parkinson's Disease.  He was 69.  He had so much taken away from him physically, but he was always optimistic and determined not to let his Parkinson's beat him.  Unfortunately toward the end of his life he struggled but put up a fierce fight.  His wife and son are forever grateful to family, friends and neighbors for their endless support.

Dave was born and raised in Bethlehem and was a 1971 graduate of Liberty High School. He went on to obtain a Bachelor's Degree from Slippery Rock University in 1976.  He eventually retired from a 30 year career as a Dental Sales Representative from KOMET Medical.

People that knew Dave before his Parkinson's diagnosis will remember him as a person that loved playing  any sport he could get his hands on.  Rugby and Softball were by far his favorite!

*THE FAMILY WOULD LOVE DAVE TO BE REMEMBERED AS THE PERSON THAT MADE A FRIEND EVERYWHERE HE WENT,  NEVER FORGOT YOUR NAME AND HAD A "GIFT OF GAB."

Surviving are his wife, Gail (Ternosky) Messics, his son, Jared Messics, his sisters, Shirley Dalusio and husband Charles and Mary Ann Fisher.  He was predeceased by his parents Charles and Wilma (Kucsan) Messics.

Services will be held on Sunday, January 15, at 1:00 pm in the Pearson Funeral Home, 1901 Linden Street, Bethlehem.  Family and friends may call from noon until services begin on Sunday.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Dave's name may be sent to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.