James "Nick" Criscoe

James "Nick" Criscoe obituary, Louisville, KY

James "Nick" Criscoe

James Criscoe Obituary

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James Nicholas "Nick" Criscoe, age 63 of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025.  Nick was born on April 16, 1962 to the late Buddy and Barbara "Suzi" Reihlman Criscoe in Louisville, Kentucky.  He graduated from Fern Creek High School, graduate of 1980...and the school of hard knocks!  He was formerly employed with Publishers Printing in Shepherdsville, Kentucky and most recently was co-owner of Pets Plus Veterinary Care Center in Louisville, Kentucky.  Nick was a huge sports fan, including the Colts and Cincinnati Reds, and loved to golf.  

In addition to his parents, Nick was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dee and Monroe Reihlman.

Nick is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Kimberly Schepers Criscoe; son, Bryce Criscoe; sister, Vickie King (Scott); nephew, Mason King; and a host of relatives and friends.

Services will be private.

Memorials may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research in Nick's name.

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