Richard Andrew Messineo Sr., 75, of Salisbury, passed away Friday, May 25, 2018 at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center in Salisbury, NC.

He was born October 12, 1942 in Maryland to the late Vincent Messineo and Naomi Ziegler Messineo. Richard enjoyed hunting, fishing, crabbing, working on cars, singing and dancing. He loved to cook and eat seafood. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Nancy Newman Clarkson; nephew, James Leonard and niece, Debbie Williams.

Richard is survived by 5 children, Richard Messineo, Jr. (Denise Hilts) of New York; Gloria Messineo Unkle (Robert) of Maryland; Delores Messineo (Alfred Hills) of Virginia; Frankie Messineo Jr. (Michelle) of Maryland; and Tony Messineo of North Carolina; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 11 brothers and sisters; numerous nieces and nephews.

There is no service scheduled at this time.

Carolina Cremation of Salisbury and Charlotte is assisting the Messineo family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.