John Kriceri
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John M. Kriceri, age 77 joined our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 30, 2022. John was a beloved husband, grandfather, brother, and friend to many. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
John is survived by family members; Patricia Kriceri; children: David Kriceri (Kimberly), Kimberly Brown (Anthony) and Jenifer Kriceri (Brent White); grandchildren: Callista Brown, Andrew Ryan Kriceri, Catherine Kriceri, Gabrielle Brown, Cecelia Berger and Maverick White; step-grandchildren: Jarod Erlandson and Justin Erlandson; sister: Ruth Snyder.
He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in his death by his parents Andrew and Mary, and siblings Irene and Andrew.
John was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and went to Snowden Township High school. He was a stellar athlete and earned All WPIAL in football, basketball and baseball. He earned a football scholarship at Clarion State University where he played quarterback and was a member of the Alpha Gamma Phi Fraternity. He was recruited by many schools but chose to stay near home, to be close to his family.
Upon graduation, John joined the 3M Corporation and had a distinguished career that led to multiple relocations through out the Midwest while finally retiring in North Carolina. In his spare time, he enjoyed coaching youth sports, taking spin classes, playing with his Wheaten Terriers and was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler Fan.
Funeral services will be held at 10 AM Saturday, April 15th, 2023, at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 6470 Library Road, South Park, PA 15129. A celebration of John will be held after the mass beginning at 11:45 at Al’s Cafe’ 435 McMurray Road, Bethel Park, PA 15102. Family and friends are welcome.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation made to Dementia Society of America. WWW.DemetiaSociety.org/donate. A link also can be found on this page.