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Reverend John Richard Lizio, age 88, former pastor of St. Matthias Parish in Marlboro and long time resident of the Regina Cleary Residence in Boston died on Friday, October 18, 2019. He was the son of the late Dr. Benjamin Franklin Lizio and Mary Agnes (Mollie) Burke Lizio. He attended Saint Johns Preparatory School and graduated with the class of 1949. He then attended Holy Cross College in Worcester until he entered the seminary. Fr. Lizio completed his seminary studies at St. Johns Seminary in Brighton, MA and was ordained to the priesthood by Most Rev. Richard J. Cushing at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Boston on February 2, 1957. He served at the following parishes where he ministered and touched the lives of many people, some of whom became lifelong friends. Father Lizio served at the following parishes, St. Theresa Church, North Reading in 1957, St. Stephen Church, Boston in 1966, St. Bernard Church, Concord in 1969, St. Polycarp Church, Somerville in 1978. He served as pastor at St. Mathias Church in Marlboro from1985 until his retirement. He was Chaplain at Rose Hawthorne High School, Concord in 1969 and was a student at North American College, Vatican City in 1977. When he was newly ordained, Father Lizio formed a close relationship with the Discalced Carmelite Nuns of Danvers, where he often celebrated Mass, and that relationship continued throughout his life. He was very close to his family, was an avid reader, travelled extensively, closely followed current events, and was a member of Mensa. Surviving him are his two nieces: Mollie A. Marchant of Stuart, FL, and Jane Gray of Manchester-by-the-Sea; his three nephews: Edward A. Gray III (Chip) of New Bedford, David B. Gray of Beverly, Jonathon B. Gray of Peabody, several great nieces and nephews, great great nieces and nephews, and his dear friend, Catherine Bowdren of Somerville. He was predeceased by his sister F. Maureen Lizio Gray. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Carmelite Chapel, 15 Mount Carmel Road, Danvers, MA on Friday, October 25, 2019 at 11 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. He will lie in state at the Carmelite Chapel prior to the Mass on Friday from 10 to 11 a.m and at Regina Cleri Residence 60 William Cardinal O'Connell Way Boston, MA 02114 on Thursday October 24, 2019 from 3 to 4p.m.. Burial will be in St. Marys Cemetery, Beverly. Arrangements by the Campbell Funeral Home, 525 Cabot Street, Beverly. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Fr. Lizios memory to the Discalced Carmelites Nuns, Monastery of St. Therese,15 Mt. Carmel Road, Danvers, MA 01923. Information, directions, condolences at www. campbellfuneral.com.
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Father John Lizio was my schoolmate for a year in Rome. He was a wonderful friend with the most delightful sense of humor. Joy & peace be his forever! ......Msgr. Gaspar F. Ancona, Grand Rapids, Michigan
October 27, 2019
FATHER Lizio was my classmate at Holy Cross College and one of my closest friends throughout the years, so much sothat my wife and I considered him one of the family. WE SHALL MISS HIM VERY MUCH. MAY HIS SOUO RET IN PEACE.
ALFRED PERSI
October 26, 2019
Alfred Persi
October 26, 2019
Father Lizio was a classmate of my husband. Meeting him on several occasions I was so impressed with his warmth, his humor and his intelligence. Haven't seen him in years but truly remember him with much warmth. May he rest in peace.
Dolores F. Parlato W'53
October 24, 2019
Father John was a fine, dedicated priest who touched many through his compassion and concern. His long years of pastoral service will be remembered by many in the Boston Archdiocese as well as his classmates at the College of the Holy Cross. May he rest in peace!
Rev. Peter C. O'Donnell
October 24, 2019
Father Lizio was a classmate and good friend of my brother Father Joseph Moynihan former Pastor of St. Margaret Mary Parish
Westwood, MA. until his death. Rest In Peace Father John.
October 23, 2019
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