Joseph J. Krizno, 58, of Pottsville, passed away Monday at Lehigh Valley Hospital- Schuylkill East.

Born in Pottsville, March 13, 1958, he was the son of the late Jesse and Elizabeth Manzo Krizno.

He was a 1976 graduate of Pottsville High School and was of the Catholic faith.

He is survived by his sister, Mary Ann Krizno, Pottsville; brother, John Krizno, Pottsville; companion, Melissa Rossin, Pottsville; legal guardian, Mekayla Conyers, Pottsville; aunts, Rose Vasalli and Katherine Manzo both of Pottsville.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11a.m. Saturday at St. Patrick RC Church, 319 Mahantongo St., Pottsville, with the Rev. William Seifert officiating. Family and friends may call Saturday morning from 9:30 a.m. till 10:30 a.m. at Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home, 515 W. Market St., Pottsville. Interment will be held in St. Joseph Cemetery, Pottsville. Please visit SchlitzerAllenPugh.com to leave a condolence for the Krizno family.

Memorial donations can be made in Joseph's name to St. Joseph Center for Special Learning 2075 W Norwegian St, Pottsville, PA 17901.