Rev. Joseph Krynen died Monday, December 17, 2018 at the age of 99.
Fr. Krynen was born January 16, 1919 in the Netherlands and was Ordained to the Priesthood June 15, 1946 for the Missionaries of Africa (White Fathers). Fr. Krynen incardinated into the Diocese of Phoenix July 19, 1979. He served as a priest for 72 years.
Fr. Krynen served at St. John Vianney Parish, Goodyear, St. Catherine of Sienna Parish as Parochial Vicar, Holy Family Parish, Phoenix and St. Mary Parish, Chandler as Administrator and Pastor before retiring in 1988. Fr. Krynen answered the call in 1990 and 1991 to assist in administration for St. Michael Parish in Gila Bend and St. Mary Mission in Yarnell until he retired, again, in 1994 to live in residence at Resurrection Parish until his death.
Services: Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 10am at Resurrection Parish, 3201 S. Evergreen Road, Tempe, AZ, 85282