Gale Lee Criss

Gale Lee Criss passed away at his home in Havre de Grace on Monday, May 9, 2022. He was 72. Born in Havre de Grace, MD he was the son of the late Odgen and Carrie (DePriest) Criss. Mr. Criss worked as a welder and machinist for the US Army where he proudly served his country for over 30 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and fixing things. He was a jack of all trades. He is survived by his wife of over 20 years, Kelley (Stone) Criss; daughter, Kimberly Parrish and her husband Ryan of Mercer, PA; grandchildren, JJ Jacobs, Lee Jacobs and wife Anna and Clayton Parrish and his brother Charles Criss of Jarrettsville, MD. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his sons, Robert, Richard and Edward Criss; brothers, Ogden, David, Terry and twin brother Carl and his sister Desiree Martin along with his first wife Betty. A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 12 from 1-2pm at the Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home, P.A. where a memorial service will begin at 2:00pm. Contributions in his memory may be made to The Humane Society of the United States, 1255 23rd Street, NW, Suite 450, Washington, DC 20037 or at www.humanesociety.org.