SAUGUS — Edward A. Krisiak, 68, passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan. 16 after a long and very hard-fought battle with cancer. He faced these challenges with faith and humor. He was the husband of Andrea M. (Large) Krisiak, his devoted wife who persevered with him on this fight. They shared 44 years of marriage.
Born in Lynn and raised in Saugus, he was the son of the late Edward and Alice (Alkonis) Krisiak. He was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Lynn and Wentworth Institute.
He worked at General Electric in Lynn as a process engineer and had endless other capabilities. Mr. Krisiak was a lifelong resident of Saugus and was very active at his church, New Hope Assembly.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Krisiak leaves one son, Jason Krisiak and his wife Jill; two daughters, Jodie Krisiak, Julie-Anne Aloise and her dear friend Nev Nerestant; five grandchildren, Jenna, Jake, Jessy, James and Arielle; one brother, Robert Krisiak. He was also the nephew of Brother Arcadius Alkonis C.F.X. and Doris R. Rogalski.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at stjude.org.
Service information: Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours at BISBEE-PORCELLA Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., Saugus, on Thursday, 4-7 p.m. A funeral service will be held at New Hope Assembly, 9 Assembly Drive, Saugus, on Friday at 11 a.m. For directions and condolences BisbeePorcella.com.