John David Krystofosky Sr. was born in Topeka, Kansas on April 24th, 1990 to his parents, Daryl Krystofosky and Pamela Lyden. He was a “mama’s boy”. He was the youngest of his two sisters, Eileen Krystofosky and Christine “Tina” Krystofosky. He departed this life on November 27, 2017.

John was the loving father of three children, Kila Krystofosky, Hailey Krystofosky, and John Krystofosky Jr. He loved spending time with his wife, Tabitha Lucern Krystofosky and their three children. John was Christian. He worked at Shawnee County Refuse Department in the waste management department for more than six years. John enjoyed fishing, cooking, and collecting metal. He was always in the mood to eat. In addition, he liked drinking beer, pulling pranks and joking with his loved ones. He liked working on and took lots of pride in the vehicles he drove. He loved listening to his music and blasting it loud. John also took joy in spending time with family and friends. He cared deeply for his dog, Diamond, and his bird, Milo. John had many other pets over the years varying from iguanas, dogs, cats and birds. 

John was always the life of every gathering. His smile and laugh brought joy to everyone he was around. He always thought of things to do and say that would make everyone laugh. He was the person who put all of the fireworks together for the "Grand Finale" at every Fourth of July celebration for the family.

He was close with his friend since the age of three, Deshon Smith. They could always be found together. Their friendship was unbreakable through thick and thin. He also had close relationships with his cousin, Scott Purvis and his cousin, Don Purvis whom preceded him in death.
 
Left to cherish John’s memory are his children, Kila Krystofosky, Hailey Krystofosky and John Krystofosky Jr; his his father, Daryl Krystofosky ; his mother, Pamela Lyden; his sisters, Eileen Krystofosky and Christine “Tina” Krystofosky; his grandmother, Patricia Anderson; two nieces, Janaya Jackson, his wrestling companion, and Zeda Thomas and his four nephews, Deontae Thomas, Javelle Jackson Jr, J'Quez Jackson and Atreyu Thomas, each whom he loved very much. 

John was preceded in death by his grandfathers, John Anderson, Lenard Krystofosky and Harold Lyden; his grandmother, Dorothy Lyden; his great-grandfather, Welden Lyden; his great-grandmothers, Mable Lyden, Dorothy Sturgis and Yowel and his cousin, Don Purvis.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of John David Krystofosky Sr., please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.