Rosella Marie Messina Langheier, 86, passed away on January 30^th, 2024 at her home in Palm Harbor, Florida. She was born in Buffalo, New York on November 11^th, 1937.

Rosella was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, known for her loyalty to her family. She loved spending time with her sons and their families.

Rosella was a schoolteacher, librarian, and continued to play an important role within her eldest son’s business. She enjoyed the water and beaches, classical music, traveling, and hosting family Christmas Eve celebrations. Rosella loved flowers, plants, birds and squirrels around her home. She loved going out to eat with her family.

Rosella is survived by her brother Frank Messina, sister in law Diane Messina; sons David Langheier and his wife Gina, and Cris Langheier and his wife Kerrie. Rosella leaves behind six grandchildren, Jennifer and her husband Ben, David Zane, Alexzandria, Samantha, Domenique and Sophia. She also leaves behind two great-grandchildren Isaac and Serena. She was preceded in death by her husband David Edward Langheier and her parents Dr. Domenic Messina and Victoria Romano Messina.

Services for Rosella will be private for the family in the Florida Keys. Cards are welcome and can be sent to 1303 Homestead Drive, Palm Harbor, FL 34683.

Rosella will be missed terribly by her family each and every day. Her sauce was legendary and has yet to be adequately duplicated. Her memory and generous spirit will live on in the hearts of her family.