Joseph R Crisci

Joseph R. Crisci, 85 years old, of Murrells Inlet, SC, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, October 8, 2016. Joseph courageously battled lymphoma, liver cancer and dementia for the past few years. He is survived by his devoted wife, Margaret, and two children, Paul Crisci and Michele Collins. Born August 23, 1931 in Brooklyn, NY to Angelina and Antonio Crisci, Joseph was the youngest of six children. He and his siblings are first generation immigrants from Italy. He is survived by his loving sister Virginia but now joins his other brothers and sisters Frank, Pat, Carmela and Nicholas. Joseph loved his siblings and his many nieces and nephews. Joseph earned his B.S. and M.S. in Metallurgical Engineering from Brooklyn Polytechnic University (now the engineering school for New York University). Joseph had a distinguished 42 year career as a Naval Engineer for the U.S. Government. He became a leading expert in the development of welding technologies for naval vessels and attained numerous patents for these technologies. Joseph also was a distinguished member of the American Welding Society and served as its President and on its Advisory Board. After retirement, Joseph continued to provide expert consulting services to private and public organizations. He also served in the U.S. Army from 1954-56 during the Korean Conflict. Joseph was also a devoted husband of 63 years to his wife Margaret. They were high school sweethearts who were married July 19, 1953. While Joseph worked full-time at the Brooklyn Navy Yard and pursued his B.S. and M.S. degrees at night, Margaret tended after their two children, Paul and Michele. Joseph loved his two children and provided a spiritual and moral compass that has guided them in raising their own families. Joseph’s love and caring also extended to his daughter-in-law Kristina Crisci and son-in-law Butch Collins. He was also a devoted and loving grandfather to Nicole Crisci (21); Rachel McColl (19); Amanda Crisci (18); and Joseph Paul Crisci (15). Joseph had a great sense of community and was always the first to extend a helping hand to his neighbors. A Rosary Service will be held at 6:00 PM, Monday, October 10, 2016 at Burroughs Funeral Home in Murrells Inlet. The family will receive friends immediately following the Rosary until 8:00 PM. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at Saint Michael Catholic Church in Garden City, SC. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery in Conway, SC. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given in Joseph's memory to Saint Michael Catholic Church, 542 Cypress Avenue, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 or Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital by mail to: 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online at: St. Jude Online Donation Form. Online condolences may be directed to: www.burroughsfh.com. Burroughs Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Murrells Inlet (843.651.1440) is assisting the family.

Joseph R Crisci

August 23, 1931 - October 8, 2016