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John Liston Obituary

LISTON, John P. Of Topsfield, March 17, 2010, formerly of Danvers and Peabody, beloved son of James F. and Alice (Glencross) Liston of Topsfield, devoted father to his cherished daughter and son, Katelyn A. Liston and John P. Liston, Jr. both of Danvers and their mother Michelle (Ayala) Liston of Danvers, brother of  James Liston, Jr. of Danvers and Jayne & her husband Edward Bogart of Topsfield;, and he leaves several great-aunts, uncles, aunts, cousins and friends through-out the North Shore and the country. Owner US Castings of Middleton, graduate of St. John's Prep, Babson College, and MBA Univ of Southern New Hampshire. A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday March 24, 2010 at 10 AM in St. Richards Church, Danvers, to which relatives and friends are kindly invited. A visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4 - 8 P.M. in the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St. location, PEABODY, with a Life Celebration Ceremony at 7:50 P.M. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Peabody. Memorial donations may be made to either the Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445-7226 or to St. Richard's Church Parish Fund, Forest St., Danvers, MA 01923. Please visit www.ccbfuneral.com for online obit & sign condolences.

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Published by Boston Globe on Mar. 22, 2010.

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Kay Kolakowski

March 23, 2010

The world has lost a great person. My heart is broken to learn of John's passing.

Marge Locke

March 23, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

March 23, 2010

I worked with John for several years at Porter Sewing Machines. He was my lunch buddy for years and he became a very good friend. He had a huge heart and I feel so fortunate that he was in my life. My heart is broken that he is gone. My deepest condolences.

Karen (Salucco) FitzGerald

Bll & Sara Nland

March 23, 2010

Dear Alice & Jim: our hearts ache for the tragedy you are going through.Words of condolance seem meaningless....just know you are in our thought and prayer.

John & Linda Shea {Hudson }

March 22, 2010

Jimmy & Alice Please know your in our thoughts & prayers What a terrible loss John & Linda

Scot & Doreen Nolan

March 22, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss. Through our lives, we all make memories. They are made to be looked back on, smiled upon and remembered for the times that we have shared with our loved ones. May you all find comfort in family and friends and know that you are all in our hearts, thoughts and prayers, during this very difficult time. God Bless!

Julie Powers

March 22, 2010

My deepest sympathy to the Liston Family. John was a great friend and neighbor for many years. He will be missed.

Lynn Nave-Schlemmer

March 22, 2010

I do not even know the words to express my sympathy for what you are going through. Please know that you all and especially John, have never left my heart.

Mac Makarewicz

March 22, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with the family - John was a great friend, he will be missed

James Quinlivan

March 22, 2010

My heartfelt condolences go out to the Liston Family, former classmates, and friends of John. I remember him as a great schoolmate and he was one to always have something to say to brighten your day. He will be missed by all that knew him.

Fair winds and following seas, my friend.

James B. Quinlivan, USN(Retired), St. John's Prep Class of 1979

Donna Kelley

March 22, 2010

My deepest sympathy to the Liston family. John was a great person. I will miss him very much.

Karen & Art Bramblett

March 22, 2010

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Liston, Jayne & Ed, and Jim:

We send you our sincerest sympathy during this sad time. You are all in our thoughts.

Mark Powers

March 22, 2010

A real tragedy-my condolences to the family, especially those kids. Fond memories of renting the ice and playing hockey together during our years at the Prep.

Michelle (LeBlanc) Murphy

March 22, 2010

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

March 22, 2010

I had the profound honor to work with John at the old Porter company many years ago. He was a very smart person and we enjoyed the time.
He will be sorly missed. my deepest condolences to his wife and family.
John Reppucci (Ridge long island)

March 22, 2010

We are so sorry to hear of John's passing.
Gene and Mary Mazzie Naples Fl.

Warren Epstein

March 22, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Peter & Christine Teague

March 22, 2010

Jim and Alice,
We are so saddened to hear of the sudden and tragic loss of your son John. While we are still in S. Carolina and unable to attend his services please know that you and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers.

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