Obituary: John S. Kriskey, 86, Of Greenwich

Via Leo P. Gallagher Funeral Home

John S. Kriskey of Greenwich, age 86, passed away peacefully at his home on January 6, 2022.

John was born in Greenwich on October 10, 1935, graduated from Greenwich High School in 1953 and took up woodworking. He married his wife, Ann, in 1956 and served as a corporal in the US Army from 1956-1958. A cabinet maker by trade, John was the owner of the longstanding business Kriskey Carpentry on North Water Street from 1980 until his retirement in 1994.

John lived a fulfilling life as a husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, carpenter, and world traveler. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Ann, their 5 children: Scott (Keeley) Kriskey, Jack (Ronnie) Kriskey, Heather (Rick) Chiappetta, Sandra (Bill) Tripodi, and Michael Kriskey. John is also survived by his 6 grandchildren, their spouses and his 11 great grandchildren, as well as a sister, Jane Erway and many beloved nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held privately on January 10, 2022 at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church followed by internment at St. Mary Cemetery. The Kriskey family extends their sincere gratitude to the dedicated caregivers at Homewell and RNVA Health Hospice. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to RVNA Health Hospice at 2727 Governor St. Ridgefield, CT 06877 or www.rvnahealth.org