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John Charles Glista

1943 - 2025

John Charles Glista obituary, 1943-2025, Alexandria, VA

BORN

1943

DIED

2025

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Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home

9902 Braddock Road

Fairfax, Virginia

John Glista Obituary

With great sadness, we announce the passing of John Charles Glista. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Mary Ann; son Damien (Kelly); grandsons Adam and Dylan; son David (Katrina); grandchildren Allison and Michael; siblings Andrew, Andrea, Donald, Mary, Bernadette, and Francine. He was preceded in death by parents Andrew and Adele; and brother Paul.

John had an impactful career of 35 years with Naval Air Systems Command, served as the national leader for Naval Aviation Subsystems, and received the Meritorious Civilian Service Award upon retirement in 2004.

Visitation will be held April 10 at Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home, 9902 Braddock Rd., Fairfax, VA 22032, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. A funeral mass will be held on April 11 at 11 a.m. at Queen of Apostles Catholic Church, 4401 Sano St., Alexandria, VA 22312.

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Published by The Washington Post on Apr. 3, 2025.

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Frank, Beth, and Megan Yelinek

April 8, 2025

We will all miss John dearly. He was a great friend and an even greater boss that I looked up to as a role model. I have nothing but fond memories of him. God bless his family through this trying time

Ed Hovanesian

April 8, 2025

Sad to hear about John's passing. He was a true gentleman, a valued co-worker, and a consummate professional. May he rest in peace and may God bless his loved ones.

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Memorial Events
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Apr

10

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home

9902 Braddock Road, Fairfax, VA 22032

Apr

10

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home

9902 Braddock Road, Fairfax, VA 22032

Apr

11

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

Queen of Apostles Catholic Church

4401 Sano Street, Alexandria, VA 22312

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Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home

9902 Braddock Road, Fairfax, VA 22032

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