Lisa Anne MacNeil

Lisa Anne MacNeil obituary, Arlington, MA

Lisa Anne MacNeil

Lisa MacNeil Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Keefe Funeral Home - Arlington on Oct. 23, 2023.

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Lisa Anne Mikolitch MacNeil, of Medford, MA passed away peacefully after a courageous 5 year battle with Parkinsons on October 21, 2023 at The Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, MA.
Lisa is survived by her daughter, Shawna Ramsey MacNeil, her brother Robert Mikolitch and his husband, Michael O'Connell of Washington, D.C., her partner Robert Hayes of Medford, former husband Timothy MacNeil of Lowell and close friends Dave Branson of Tewksbury, Amy Martelly of Swansea and Laura Fahey of Billerica.
Lisa was the daughter of the late Geraldine Mae (Ramsey) Mikolitch and Calvin Joseph Mikolich and sister of the late David Frederick Paul Mikolitch. She was fortunate to grow up with the love and friendship of many cousins who remember her with great affection.
Born in Medford, MA. On January 26, 1961, Lisa attended Brooks Elementary School, Hobbs Junior High School and Medford High School, (MHS 79). Following school, Lisa embarked on a career in the hospitality industry as a well-known concierge, working in several high profile hotels, including The Sheraton Boston Hotel for 26 years.
Lisa and her family would like to thank the wonderful team at Kaplan Family Hospice House Hospice for their care and guidance. The family looks forward to welcoming friends and relatives at Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Chestnut Street, Arlington on Thursday, October 26, from 4pm – 7pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Raphael Church, 512 High Street, West Medford on Friday, October 27, at 11:30am. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, 230 Playstead Road, West Medford. In keeping with Lisa's wishes, please wear colorful clothing if attending.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (www.stjude.org, go to Honors & Memorials), or Smile Train (operationsmile.org, go to DONATE).

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October 25, 2023

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October 25, 2023

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October 25, 2023

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Inez Fabiano

October 25, 2023

Lisa was a very caring lady and always willing to do whatever she could to help someone out. She was always the first to give compliments and a big hug. Heaven gained another beautiful angel Inez

jamie smith

October 25, 2023

Lisa was so full of life! I so admired her sense of humor and tenacity. So many fond memories of our time shared as cousins. Can not help but giggle of all the times she got caught by Grandpa Ramsey fooling around especially at the dinner table when visiting her cousins from VT! (Country Bumpkins as she called us )
All my love and prayers.

Heartfelt Condolences Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

Dave, Peggy, Jamie Dattilio

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Melissa Mikolitch

October 24, 2023

My first memory of Lisa is when we visited as kids and played in the basement and got to chew tons of bubble gum !! She was my older cousin and I thought she was so cool and funny.
Years later I moved to Boston and we used to meet for lunch in Harvard Square. She took me under her wing and always kept in touch with me.
I will always remember her smile, sweetness and most of all her beauty.
Rest in peace Lisa Anne, I love you and you will always be in my heart.

Melissa Ann Mikolitch

Vicki Hanrahan

October 24, 2023

When I married Jack Hanrahan (Lisa´s cousin now residing in Kansas City)....Lisa was the most welcoming and loving me into the "Boston" family! We have stayed in touch on calls and texts as late as last week....when first diagnosed? We flew to Medford to support her and the family....never have had a sister in my family....but found a sister in blessed Lisa....I told her last week on FaceTime? I loved her enough to let her fly!

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