February 23, 1967 – October 10, 2024
John Francis Alikonis, age 57, of Yulee, formally of Reading and Medford, MA, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 10, 2024.
Born on February 23, 1967 to John Edward Alikonis and Anne Marie Carty Alikonis. He grew up in Medford, Massachusetts, and graduated from Medford High School. After graduation he gained employment at Valvoline Oil Change and worked his way up to become Manager. Years later, he attended the Peterson School in Woburn, Massachusetts and earned his certificate in Heating and Air Conditioning.
He met the love of his life, Joanna Toscano and was married on June 22, 1997. He became a loving stepfather to Kristen Erica Meehan. John loved and adored his family including their fur babies, Jerry, Sara and Maya. In 2017, they moved to Florida where he was an area manager for Johnson Controls.
John loved to be on the water and enjoyed fishing. He was an avid card player; enjoying his craft beers, bourbon and cigars.
He is predeceased by his father, John E. Alikonis and his brother, David Alikonis.
John leaves behind his devoted wife, Joanna Alikonis; stepdaughter, Kristen Erica Meehan, mother, Anne Alikonis; brother, Stephen (Maureen) Alikonis; sister, Susan (Chuck) Fraser many nieces and nephews and brother in law to Rita Coray and best friend, Rich Coray.
A memorial mass will be held at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. in North Reading, Massachusetts. All are welcome to join the family for food and fellowship after the service. We will share memories, stories and celebrate his life.
Rather than flowers, donations can be made in John’s name to the Nassau Humane Society.
