John P. Krzys
December 1, 1921 ~ September 18, 2005
John P. Krzys, 83, of Weirton, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2005 at the Weirton Medical Center. Born December 1, 1921 in Weirton, he was the son of the late Joseph and Caroline Sagan Krzys. John was also preceded in death by his wife Jane Barezinsky Krzys, brother Frank Krzys and sisters Viola Ravoira and Stella Clarke.
With 40 years of service, John retired from Weirton Steel where he worked as an assistant roller on the galvanized line in the Sheet Mill. He was a member of Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Evert Maki American Legion Post 10, VFW 2716, Weirton Steel 25-Year Club and the Knights of Columbus 3734. He served in the US Army during World War II.
John’s survivors include his sons Robert J. Krzys of Weirton, Thomas J. Krzys and his wife Tracy of Baltimore, MD and Jeffrey M. Krzys and his wife Maribeth of Follansbee; six grandchildren and sisters Julia Kennedy and her husband Robert of Catonsville, MD and Frances Gallagher and her husband Jack of Haymarket, VA.
Friends will be received Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton where the Knights of Columbus Rosary will be held at 7PM. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 10AM Thursday at Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church with Reverend Father Kent Durig presiding. Entombment will be in St. Paul Cemetery where military services will be conducted by the American Legion Post 10 and VFW Honor Guard.
Please consider a contribution in memory of John to the Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 200 Preston Avenue, Weirton, WV 26062.
Share tributes with his family at www.grecohertnick.com
Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
I remember recently sitting on the porch of the Heritage Place with your father. He loved to talk about his sons. Know that he loved you all very much. My prayers are with you in your time of loss.
Tom, Bob, and Jeff, Uncle Johnny was one of my favortite people. He always had a smile for all of us and treated me in a kind and gentle way. The memories of those numerous Sundays at Grandma and Grandpa’s house in Colliers will stay with me forever; and Uncle Johnny’s laughter was huge part of it all. We were all so blessed to have had your father in our lives. Please accept my condolences.
My deepest condolescences to Jeff, Bob and Tom. In this time of heavy hearts, it is important to remember that the ones we love never really leave us; they walk beside us, unseen, because they are there in all the memories we hold of the time we have spent with them.