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John MacNeil Obituary

75, of Andover, passed away July 16, 2008 at Sunbridge Nursing Home in North Reading. Born in Chelsea MA, he was the son of the late John E. and Saveria "Sally" (Novia) MacNeil. John was an Air Force Veteran having served in the Korean War and worked in the Transportation Industry for most of his life. He is survived by his former wife Geraldine (Landano) MacNeil of Revere, three daughters, Patricia MacNeil, Debra Rodger, and Linda Moore all of Andover, sisters, Marilyn Testa of North Reading, and Geraldine McKenna of Wakefield, grandchildren, Adam, Scott, Sarah, Jacob and Noah Rodger, Sophia and Jameson Lynch, Gordon DuBois, and Kendra Moore. Family and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service on Monday, July 21, 2008 at 12 noon in the Conte Funeral Home, 28 Florence St., ANDOVER, MA 01810. Visitation will be held prior to his service from 10 am to 12 noon. Interment will be in the Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, West Peabody. For those who wish, John may be remembered through donations to The National Kidney Foundation, 85 Astor Ave., Suite 2, Norwood, MA 02062. For funeral home directions or to sign the family guest book, please visit www.contefuneralhomes.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Jul. 18, 2008.

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Elaine Schipilliti

July 18, 2008

I had the pleasure of meeting "Uncle" Jackie thru his sister Marilyn Testa. For many years he kept us laughing with his "cabbie" stories. My sincere condolences to your entire loving family. Rest in Peace Uncle Jackie. God Bless You. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Fawn Bonfanti

July 18, 2008

Debbie, Linda, and Trish,
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad.
My thoughts are with you through these tough days...I wish for you peaceful happy memories that will replace tears with smiles.
Love, Fawn

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