Obituary of Andrew Peter Listes
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Andrew Peter Listes passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side at Morristown Medical Center on Tuesday, June 28, 2016. He was 87 years young.
Born in West New York, NJ, he was raised in Ridgefield Park. He was a proud US Army Veteran of the Korean War. He loved to play golf, was an avid gardener and painter, and loved playing the piano.
He married the love of his life, Eleanor Michaels in 1956. Above everything else, his family came first. He was also blessed to have had a large circle of friends. Andrew was kind to everyone he met and made friends everywhere. He has left a legacy of love, laughter, dependability, and pride that will live on in our hearts and souls forever. Friends and family were truly enriched by knowing him.
Andrew is predeceased by his wife Eleanor of 56 years. He is survived by his loving children Andrew (Lynn) Listes and Janine (Gerard) Kroner; his cherished grandchildren Andrew (Melissa) Listes, Katharine (Shawn) McCormick, Daniel (Rachel Golden) Kroner, Garrett Kroner, Mark Listes and Renee Kroner; his treasured great-granddaughter Aria Eleanor; his caring siblings Theresa (the late Robert) Lenhard and Christine (Joseph) Martin; and deceased siblings Anthony, Michael and Nicholine Listes; and many nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday, July 1st at 10 am at St. Bernard Parish, 22 St. Bernard Dr., Wharton, NJ. Memorial Visitation will take place on Thursday, June 30th from 5-9 pm at Norman Dean Home for Services, 16 Righter Ave., Denville. Memorial donations can be made in Andrew’s memory to the Shriners or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital by way of www.inmemoryof-memorial.org. Please leave a condolence for his family.
