ANTHONY KRISAK

Remembering Tony fondly on his birthday and keeping him and his family in my prayers.

Blessings and peace to all who knew and loved Father Tony. It was a pleasure to work with him in evangelization. And a privilege to pray with him often when he had pneumonia in New Jersey. Godspeed.

I remember Tony from high school. We played some classical music together. But, I lost track after that. He had a very remarkable career. I wish I had a chance to reacquaint with him. Condolence to family and friends.

I met Tony as a colleague through the North American Forum on the Catechumenate, and we renewed our acquaintance again later as we both worked for the Paulist Evangelization Ministries. Over the years he became a good friend, always quick to send an email with a thumbs up when he saw an article I'd written, or to share a laugh at some absurdity of life in the church. He had such a keen mind, and a sharp eye for irony, but at the same time a warm heart for people and a vibrant spirit that...

Dear Family of Fr. Tony,

Thank you for sharing Fr. Tony with the staff of the International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL) where he worked from 1999 to 2002. Though his time at ICEL was cut short by the curtailing of ecumenical activities, Fr. Tony was a steadfast colleague always ready to engage in a project or assist with new technologies or procedures. The Funeral liturgy at St. Rose of Lima, punctuated with Faith, Hope, and Love was beautiful and moving and...

My family-including my two sons-loved Father Tony’s homilies. His homilies were very relatable, applicable and rich. I wish I would have taken notes. We will miss him.

Fr. Tony was a priest who was a gentle man. He always had a smile on his face and a strong grip when he shook your hand. He was always in church early, sitting in a pew praying for us all, we’re sure! Sometimes he’d show up before mass in a shirt and tie and looked like a businessman! He was God’s businessman! He will be missed but we will see him again when we all enter Gods Kingdom! Our condolences to the family.

Father Tony officiated the inurnment ceremony for my wife on March 1991 at St. Rose of Lima church. My family and I are grateful to him for that occasion. We will keep him in our prayers. May he rest in peace.

Raul T. Aristorenas

Father Tony was always there when we needed him: for our daughter's baptism, for her First Communion, for her wedding and for my mother-in-law's funeral. He always had a comforting smile and always knew the right things to say.