Jun 22, 2013

February 21, 1918 – June 16, 2013

Edward A. Krizay, 95, of McLean, Va., a gentle soul, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013, soon after his family had gathered to celebrate Father’s Day. With him were many of the children and grandchildren he left behind, and whose lives he enriched through his quiet example: Judith Ann Grumbly (Tom), Thomas N. Krizay (Pam), Stephen Jay Krizay (Stephenie), Barbara Krizay Barlow (George), and Erin, Brynne, Kate, Kyle, Maureen, Natalie and Paul.

Deceased are Margaret Evelyn Krizay, his wife of 61 years, partner in love and life; a sister, Stella Turk; and two brothers, John Krizay and Ludwig Krizay.

He was born February 21, 1918, in Washington, a son of the late Stephen Krizay and Theresa Gruden Krizay.

Mr. Krizay was a member of the 28th Infantry Division (“Keystone”), 110th Regiment during World War II, from 1941 to 1945, and was part of the division that landed in Normandy, France, following D-Day. He fought near St. Lo in the Battle of the Bulge during the winter of 1945, for which he received the Bronze Star. After the war, he served as a civilian in the American occupation of Japan.

In addition to his career as an accountant, he was involved in local politics, pursued his love of gardening through volunteer work with Fairfax County Park Service and volunteered with the Fairfax County Agency on Aging, helping the elderly with taxes.

A service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 26, in Washington Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to AMVETS National Service Foundation, 4647 Forbes Blvd., Lanham, MD 20706.

Additional information and guest book are available at www.NealFuneralHome.com.