Obituary of Joshua C. Krisko

Joshua C. Krisko PEABODY – Joshua C. Krisko, 42, died unexpectedly on Sunday September 10, 2017, following a courageous effort to break an addiction to opiates. Born in Danvers, he was the son of Deborah Connors and Robert P. Krisko. He grew up in Peabody and graduated from Essex Agricultural High School in Middleton. Josh had a friendly spirit and would always be finding a way to do something good for another person, even amidst his struggles. He was smart and creative, and worked in landscaping when young and helping in several construction trades when older. He is survived by his father Robert Krisko on the North Shore, his mother Deborah “Debbie” Connors of Peabody, his maternal grandmother Marilyn (Jermyn) Connors of Georgetown, and paternal grandfather Peter Krisko; brothers and sisters Casey Connors, Andrew, Brian, Eliza, Sarah, Leanna, Jeffrey, Jack, and Jedd; a dear close family friend Freddie Marquez, his Godparents Tim & Rose Connors and aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family on the North Shore. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Eugene Connors, paternal grandmother Jane Krisko, and his step-mother Gwen (Gordon) Krisko. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to gather on Friday September 15, 2017 from 11 AM – 12 Noon in the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St., Peabody, followed by a Funeral Ceremony at 12 Noon, followed by urn burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Peabody.