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CHRISTOPHER HOLSING Obituary

HOLSING, Christopher P. Of North Reading, at the age of 57, passed away February 13, after a three year struggle with colon cancer. Husband of Susan Maguire Holsing. Father of Nicholas Holsing of Johnson City, New York and Elizabeth Holsing of North Reading. Brother of Winifred Fili of Miami, Florida. Son of G. Carl Holsing and the late Mary Holsing of Raleigh North Carolina. Mr. Holsing was raised in Lyndonville, New York and McLean, Virginia. He earned his AB from Harvard University in 1977 and his JD from Harvard Law School in 1982. Mr. Holsing lived in North Reading since 1984. Mr. Holsing was an accomplished musician playing the french horn. While an undergraduate at Harvard, Mr. Holsing was a member of the Harvard-Radcliff Orchestra, the Harvard University Band and the Gilbert and Sullivan Society. He shared his love of music with his children and was particularly fond of attending their concerts and the familys annual summer trips to Tanglewood. Other pleasures included spending time playing board games with his wife and children, watching his childrens sports, cross country skiing, politics, and baseball. Mr. Holsing practiced with the Boston law firm of Hale and Dorr before starting his solo practice in 1991. He provided excellent legal counsel at affordable rates, specializing in small corporate start-ups. At the request of the family, all services are being privately held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Christophers name to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or via www.dana-farber.org/ gift. Please direct to Gastrointestinal Cancers: Colon Cancer Fund. Arrangements by the Cota Funeral Home, NORTH READING. Cota Family Funeral Home North Reading 978-664-4340 / 781-944-1765

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 16 to Feb. 17, 2014.

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RICHARD MABLE

February 11, 2025

Missing you, Chris. We need to talk about the state of this country's affairs, the Red Sox, and John Oliver whom you would have thoroughly enjoyed!

November 1, 2019

I remember I was his legal secretary for a short time at Hale and Dorr in early 1991. I remember him being so laid back, quiet and a very nice man with lots of great compliments in my work review.I would have chosen him to work for any time!
Leslie Burns Gallagher

Richard Thorp

June 9, 2014

I had the good fortune of knowing Chris for almost 30 years. He was an exceptional lawyer, highly skilled and very diligent. But what I will remember most is that, as talented as he was as in his professional life, Chris was an even better person and a constant friend. He was thoughtful and wise, and remarkably generous with his time and insights. Chris was also a caring person with a great sense of humor. (In my experience, no Monty Python or Marx Brothers reference was too obscure, or New York Yankees anecdote too trivial, for him to thoroughly enjoy it. And he may have been even more passionate about U.S. politics.) I feel incredibly fortunate that he was my friend and will always miss him. My thoughts and sympathies are with his family and those who were close to him; we have all lost a very good man much too soon.

Thomas Isenberg

June 8, 2014

I remember Chris well from Law School as we were friends during our time there. He was always an even-tempered, friendly, warm fellow with an excellent sense of humor and had a good perspective on our law studies and our experience there in general. Unfortunately we did lose touch as my path was to Philadelphia and then NYC. Rest In Peace, Chris. You were a kind and gentle soul. Tom Isenberg, HLS '82.

March 22, 2014

I remember Chris when he lived in Lyndonville, NY. I was 6; he was 7. He kept me from getting beaten up by a couple of thugs as we walked to his house. I wanted to confront the punks, but Chris said "keep your head down, and follow me." I have never forgotten that moment, even these 50 yrs later. I knew that Chris was special even then, as was his sister Winnie. My condolences to you all at this very sad time.Norm Woodworth, Elba, NY

Richard Mable

February 17, 2014

Chris will live in my heart forever as a true friend as well as a guiding and generous soul. We shared many good times both at Hale & Dorr and during our years in private practice. I was blessed to have Chris in my life. My sympathies to Susan, Nick and Elizabeth--for whom he would always share his pride and love with me. May he be at peace listening to the timeless orchestral symphonies he so enjoyed.

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