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Andy M. Listra
07/25/2024

Andy M. Listra, 45, of Carlisle, PA passed away unexpectedly on July 25, 2024, in Allentown.  Born October 16, 1978, in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic, he was the son of Jacobo Santana and the late Estella Listra. 

Andy was raised in the Dominican Republic.  He studied in Italy and earned Master’s Degrees in Hotel Marketing and Sales Management and also in Foreign Languages from the Inter American University of Puerto Rico. He most recently worked at Koch Filter Corporation of East Greenville.  Prior to that he worked in management and was a guest representative at various resorts in the Dominican Republic and Cuba, where he charmed guests with his warm personality and infectious smile.  

He is survived by his wife Cortney N. Mahoney; and in addition to his father, his sons Justin Parisi of Orlando, Florida and Andy Junior Listra Heredia of the Dominican Republic; sisters Leidiana Castillo (Stanley) of Allentown, Esther (Terrence) McGhee of Hazlet, New Jersey, and Greisa (Fernando) Falcon of Lehighton; brothers George “Frank” Listra and Junior Listra of the Dominican Republic, along with several nieces, nephews and extended family.

Services: viewing on Saturday, August 3rd starting at 2:00 p.m. at Nicos C. Elias Funeral Home, 1227 W. Hamilton St., Allentown. Funeral service begins at 3:00.  A service will be held in the Dominican Republic at the convenience of the family.

Contributions can be made to the family at this Go Fund Me link:  https://gofund.me/a3432e85