Edward Adam Chervenak
Died: Jan 9, 2014
Edward Adam Chervenak, 96, of Mount Olive Township, NJ, passed away on January 9, 2014 at his residence in Paragon Village. He was born to Mary Adams Chervenak and Andrew Chervenak on December 26, 1917 in Dover, NJ.
A graduate of Dover High School, he entered the U.S. Army in 1941 and rose to the rank of Major. During his service in the South Pacific he served on the staff of General Douglas MacArthur. Edward married the former Florence Wolfe on November 6, 1941. Their marriage lasted 52 years until her passing in 1993. Ed was a Renaissance Man. His hobbies were myriad, including leatherwork, jewelry design, archery, golf and tennis. Following years of employment at Hercules Powder Company and Hoffmann LaRoche, Inc., Belvidere, NJ as an analytical chemist, he pursued these interests into retirement. Edward was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Hackettstown, NJ; also a 65 year member of the Musconetcong Lodge # 42, F. & AM, Budd Lake, NJ.
Edward is survived by a son Edward C. Chervenak and wife Maria; a daughter Carol Chervenak Mahaffey and partner Bill, 4 grandchildren; Elizabeth Mahaffey, Ed S. Chervenak, Thomas B. Chervenak and Katherine S. Chervenak and 3 great grandchildren; Courtney Harrison, Anna Moscato and Katherine Moscato. His last years were spent at Paragon Assisted Living where he was lovingly cared for by its wonderful staff.
Visitation will be on Sunday, January 12, 2014, 1:00 - 4:00 PM at the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High St., Hackettstown, NJ 07840.
Funeral Service will be held on Monday, January 13, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Cochran Funeral Home with burial following at the Hackettstown Union Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the charity of one's choice or to Paragon Village, 427 Rt. 46 E., Hackettstown, NJ 07840.
Online condolences may be sent to www.cochranfuneral.com
A graduate of Dover High School, he entered the U.S. Army in 1941 and rose to the rank of Major. During his service in the South Pacific he served on the staff of General Douglas MacArthur. Edward married the former Florence Wolfe on November 6, 1941. Their marriage lasted 52 years until her passing in 1993. Ed was a Renaissance Man. His hobbies were myriad, including leatherwork, jewelry design, archery, golf and tennis. Following years of employment at Hercules Powder Company and Hoffmann LaRoche, Inc., Belvidere, NJ as an analytical chemist, he pursued these interests into retirement. Edward was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Hackettstown, NJ; also a 65 year member of the Musconetcong Lodge # 42, F. & AM, Budd Lake, NJ.
Edward is survived by a son Edward C. Chervenak and wife Maria; a daughter Carol Chervenak Mahaffey and partner Bill, 4 grandchildren; Elizabeth Mahaffey, Ed S. Chervenak, Thomas B. Chervenak and Katherine S. Chervenak and 3 great grandchildren; Courtney Harrison, Anna Moscato and Katherine Moscato. His last years were spent at Paragon Assisted Living where he was lovingly cared for by its wonderful staff.
Visitation will be on Sunday, January 12, 2014, 1:00 - 4:00 PM at the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High St., Hackettstown, NJ 07840.
Funeral Service will be held on Monday, January 13, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Cochran Funeral Home with burial following at the Hackettstown Union Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the charity of one's choice or to Paragon Village, 427 Rt. 46 E., Hackettstown, NJ 07840.
Online condolences may be sent to www.cochranfuneral.com
Condolences:
Geri Burk Stagg
#6
January 17th, 2014 9:33 am
Dear Ed and Maria and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss..I have such wonderful childhood memories of your Dad. I still have a piece of jewelry he made for me. I remember all the arrows made for my Dad and their hunting stories. I think Eddie outlived the group. God Bless him as they are all together with the Lord and having a blast.
I am so sorry I did not get to pay my respects as I just saw this today.
Thoughts and prayers to you all.
Geri and Family
George Daransky
#5
January 15th, 2014 2:59 pm
Lots of good memories of working with Ed at Hoffmann LaRoche. Was great to have an older wiser person guide me as a young supervisor.
Always amazed at some of the things Ed had done but how low keyed he was about them.
I like the verse - "Casting all your cares upon Him, for He cares for you"
Donna Kendrick
#4
January 13th, 2014 8:59 am
Maria, Ed and family, So sorry to hear about your fathers passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Just found out today.
The Frone Family
#3
January 12th, 2014 2:36 pm
Hold tight to memories for comfort, lean on your friends for strength, and always remember how much you are cared about. We share your grief in this time of bereavement with deepest sympathy and condolence.
Bina Cook
#2
January 11th, 2014 4:02 pm
Me deepest condolences.
Paul & Robin Wallace Delray Beach, Florida
#1
January 10th, 2014 8:52 pm
Ed & family even though it has been years I still remember days at First Presbyterian fondly.
I am saddened to see the notice of your Dad's passing, and pray God's comfort during your time of Mourning.
God Bless you all
Paul Wallace
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