Rev. Paul A. Messer, SJ, Professor Emeritus of English at Boston College, in Weston on October 18, 2016. Beloved son of the late Edward C. and Anne C. (Murray) Messer. Brother of Edward M. Messer of South Windsor, CT, Richard C. Messer of Haverhill, Robert G. Messer of Adams, John J. Messer of Old Lyme, CT, Charles F. Messer of North Quincy and Barbara Hugo of Portsmouth, RI. Father is also survived by many nieces and nephews as well as his many Jesuit brothers. Reposing at Campion Center 319 Concord Rd. Weston. Visiting hours on Thursday October 20 from 3-5 pm with a prayer service at 4:30 pm. Concelebrated Funeral Mass in The Chapel of the Holy Spirit, Campion Center on Friday October 21 at 10 am. Relatives and friends are invited. Interment will follow in the Jesuit Cemetery, Campion Center. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jesuit Community, Campion Center 319 Concord Rd. Weston, MA. 02493 to support its ministry of care for elderly and infirm Jesuits.