Kevin Richard Criscione, a longtime resident of Lawrence, KS and previously St. Louis, MO, passed away peacefully at home on June 18, 2021 at the age of 63.
Kevin was a longtime employee of the University of Kansas in Lawrence. He is the son of the late James Robert Criscione, Sr. M.D. and the late Mary Janowski Criscione.
He is preceded in death by his brother, James Robert Criscione, Jr. M.D.
He is survived by his loving sister, Janet Rae Criscione, of St. Louis; Stepmother, Janelle Lamb Criscione, of St. Louis; sister-in-law, Joanne Hodgman Criscione, of St. Louis; his nephews, James “Jay” Michael Criscione (Kathleen) of St. Louis and Matthew Richard Criscione of Champaign, IL; great-nephews, James “Seamus” Robert Criscione and Finnegan Eoin Criscione, of St. Louis; and a great-niece, Maeve Maire Criscione, of St. Louis.
A visitation with the family will be 4:00pm-5:00pm Saturday, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
Arrangements are being made for services in St. Louis, MO.
Janet—“All things once, are things forever; soul once living, lives forever.” May you find peace in your loving memories of them. —Chickie
Janet,
If you receive this–and remember me–and my sister (Felicia/Chickie) and brother (Jack)–we are very sorry to learn of Kevin’s passing. My sister ran across the notice somewhere and called me just now. Again, if you receive this, I/we would love to hear from you, as Chickie and I have been talking recently about trying to locate and contact you for some information regarding family history, so please contact me at my email address here. Again, we are very sorry to learn of Kevin’s passing. Take care Janet.
My sympathies to Kevin’s family. I always enjoyed visiting with Kevin when I’d see him in the Pharmacy building. I admired his faithful assistance to Dr. Grunewald. Kevin will be missed.
Very saddened to hear of Kevin’s death. The world will miss his imagination and decency. Sympathy and condolences to his family and all that knew him.
I’m deeply saddened to learn of Kevin’s untimely death. I will remember him as a highly valued member of our research team who possessed a patient and deeply caring soul. I hope that with time, happy memories of Kevin will provide consolation to all those who now grieve his loss.
Kevin had been a good friend for nearly 40 years. He introduced me to fantasy role playing gaming. Our shopping trips to Kansas City on Saturdays were fun times between myself and this warm loving fellow. Such memories will be with me forever.
I have very fond memories of Kevin playing the theme from Hawaii 5-0 on the piano as a kid. Oh, and pillow fights with a strobe light. Very sad to hear this.
Janet, very sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you in our prayers. I will always remember Kevin’s fingers flying on the piano, playing the theme from Hawaii 5-0. Great memories!🙏🥰
I am very sad to hear that Kevin has passed away. Janet, I will be thinking of you. I am very sorry for your loss.
Deepest sympathy from family of Martha and Earl F Brake family. Kevin was a fellow grade school classmate, a very kind and thoughtful young man.
So sorry to hear of Kevin’s passing. I remember him so vividly when I taught 3rd Grade at St. Margaret of Scotland School. He was smart, kind, caring at this tender age. I have often wondered where he would excel…not at all surprised he became a University Professor.
Rest in Peace Kevin. ( Sister Helen Andrew)
Very saddened to hear of the loss of Kevin. Our family has numerous memories attending St Margaret of Scotland with him and visits with the Criscione family. God bless.
I am sorry for the loss of Kevin. He was one of the most decent humans I’ve had the pleasure to associate with.
Very saddened to hear of Kevin’s passing. We will always remember Kevin as very loyal to KU and to the Department of Medicinal Chemistry. Condolences go out to Kevin’s family and friends.
Deeply saddened to hear Kevin passed away. We will continue to treasure the good memories and will celebrate his life. Keeping you all in our hearts in prayer.
I was saddened to hear that Kevin passed away. I offer my heartfelt condolences to the family of Kevin. May Kevin’s soul be at peace. I pray for peace and comfort for Kevin’s loved ones at this difficult time and offer my condolences.