Born in Trenton in 1949 to parents Anthony Joseph and Grace Marie (Adams) Krisak, he received a bachelor’s degree from St. Mary’s Seminary and University, Baltimore, in 1971, and earned a master of arts degree in sacred theology from The Catholic University of America, Washington, in 1974. He served his diaconal year assignment in Epiphany Parish, Brick, from 1974-75, and was ordained to the priesthood in 1975 for the Diocese of Trenton by Bishop George W. Ahr.

Father Krisak went on to earn a master of theology degree from Jesuit School Theology, Berkeley, Ca., in 1980, followed by receiving a licentiate of sacred theology from CUA in 1987. He wrote extensively on sacramental and liturgical life, edited Evangelization Exchange, and developed numerous online courses and webinars on evangelization.

Father Krisak served in parishes throughout New Jersey, Washington, D.C. and Maryland, including as parochial vicar in Corpus Christi Parish, Willingboro from 1975-1979; counseling associate, clinical pastoral associate, CUA, 1980-1985; director of worship, St. Rose of Lima Parish, 1989-1991; temporary administrator, St. Rose of Lima Parish, 1992-1993; assistant professor pastoral counseling, Loyola College, Columbia, Md. campus since 1988; executive director, Missionary Vehicle Association, Washington, since 1994.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to St. Rose of Lima Parish, 11701 Clopper Rd., Gaithersburg, MD 20878.