Daniel Liziewski

Daniel Liziewski May 1, 1961 July 5, 2013 Gray, ME- Daniel ""Dan"" Liziewski of Gray, Maine died July 5th, 2013 at The Gosnell Memorial Hospice House following a courageous fifteen month battle with pancreatic cancer. Dan was born May 1st, 1961 in Worcester, Massachusetts 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. He was introduced to his future wife, Sarah, through a fellow merchant mariner. The blind date in 1991 was the advent of a whole new adventure for him. Their wedding on March 21, 1992 at The Inn by the Sea in Cape Elizabeth, Maine was a beautiful event and the ""freak atmospheric disturbance"" producing a foot of snow in the early morning hours provided a lovely backdrop with the ocean in the distance. Dan considered his greatest achievement to be his role as Dad to daughters Kathryn and Carolyn. His commitment to them was unmatched. Among their greatest memories are waking up to his silly morning songs, Summer days on the pontoon boat ""Jeanette"" at Sebago Lake, Christmas -- he was a big kid at heart -- and his unwavering support in everything they did and everything they wanted to become. 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. Dan is survived by his wife of 21 years, daughter Kathryn (a sophomore at Worcester Polytechnic Institute), daughter Carolyn (a senior at Catherine McAuley High School), his mother of Pocasset, Mass., his sister Susan, her husband Dennis, and their daughters Devon and Brianna of Orlando, Florida. Dan had a special relationship with his mother-in-law, Ann Pierce of Falmouth. Survivors also include his brother-in-laws Robert and Bill Pierce and their families. He was predeceased by his father, Ben and special aunt Theresa Borowski. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 13th at St. Joseph's Church, 673 Stevens Avenue in Portland, ME. A reception and celebration of his life will immediately follow at Catherine McAuley High School, 631 Stevens Avenue in Portland. Comfortable, casual and colorful attire is encouraged. It was Dan's wish to have a memorial fund established for his daughters. Memorial gifts may be made to The Kathryn and Carolyn Liziewski Education Fund c/o Jean Libby, VP, Bath Savings Bank, 239 US Route One, Falmouth, ME 04105. 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. To offer words of condolence and share memories with the family, please go to www.athutchins.com

Daniel Liziewski

May 1, 1961 - July 5, 2013

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