Frank Joseph Criscione

Frank married the love of his life, Kay, on May 23, 1968. The joy of Frank’s life was always his family. Selfless to the very end, Frank’s life was marked by putting others before himself. His daughter, Christi, was his pride and joy, along with his four grandchildren. Frank loved the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals. In retirement, he enjoyed riding Harley Davidson motorcycles and volunteering his time at church and various charitable organizations. Staying true to the Criscione name, Frank loved to eat, particularly his son-in-law’s BBQ. He was a proud Navy veteran and continued to honor fellow veterans through his service in the Patriot Guard. Frank worked faithfully as a design engineer at Baader-Johnson Company for 43 years. Despite not having a college degree, he was a marvel at invention, and the machines he designed are used worldwide.

Surviving are his loving wife of 55 years, Laura “Kay”; daughter, Christi (Jason) Wingate; grandchildren, Ashlyn Wingate, Sydney (Bryant) Sturgill, Jacy Wingate, Matthew Wingate; and siblings, Rosalee McDaniel, and Robert (Patty) Criscione.

He is preceded in passing by his parents, Frank and Phyllis Criscione, and siblings, John Criscione and Roland Criscione.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on October 20 at Calvary Baptist Church, 1017 North School Street, Normal. A visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. before the service. The service will also be live-streamed at https://youtube.com/live/d4XhHZf0xEE?feature=share.

Cremation rites have been entrusted to East Lawn Funeral Home, Bloomington.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ministry & More https://www.ministryandmore.org/ or Calvary Christian Academy https://ccanormal.org/.

Condolences and memories may be left with the family at eastlawnmemorial.com