| Graduation Year | Class of 1979 |
| Date of Passing | Jul 15, 2013 |
| About | Daniel "Dan" Liziewski, 52 July 15, 2013 GRAY, ME Daniel "Dan" Liziewski, 52, of Gray, Maine, died July 5, 2013 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House following a courageous 15 month battle with pancreatic cancer. Dan was born May 1, 1961, in Worcester, MA, the son of Benjamin and Christine Liziewski. He was raised in Auburn and Monument Beach, Mass. Following graduation from Bourne High School in 1979, Dan enrolled in The Massachusetts Maritime Academy, where he graduated in 1983 among the top members of his class. Dan's successful maritime career allowed him to travel to ports all over the world. As a friend appropriately said "Take solace knowing Dan gave more and took less, which is a quality we all hope to emulate." Dan's career in the Merchant Marine allowed him to be home for long stretches of time during which he thoroughly enjoyed being a husband, father, son, brother and friend. It also took him away from home for several months at a time but we always felt he was just a phone call away and provided guidance and advice day or night. His family is profoundly proud of his distinguished career in the Merchant Marine. He obtained his Captain's license in 1991 and became a mentor to hundreds of cadets and Junior Officers. His final job evaluation spoke of his "positive can do attitude" and his willingness to "ensure everything is done properly." The outpouring of support Dan and his family received from the maritime industry during his illness was a testament to his esteem. Dan was a very proud member of the Catherine McAuley High School community. His volunteer efforts will distinguish him as one of a kind and he never hesitated to repair, replant, bake, or cook a pot of his famous chili. His family is forever indebted to the McAuley community for their steadfast support during his illness. He was predeceased by his father, Ben and special aunt Theresa Borowski. A Memorial Mass was celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 13th at St. Joseph's Church, 673 Stevens Avenue in Portland, followed by a reception at Catherine McAuley High School. Dan's family would like to acknowledge the compassion, support, and excellent care provided by the doctors and staff of Maine Center for Cancer Medicine and especially Dr. Kurt Ebrahim. |
