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Michael Cherello Obituary
AGE: 90 ? Long Beach Island and Waretown
MICHAEL A. CHERELLO, age 90, of Long Beach Island and Waretown, NJ passed away on February 5th, 2011 at Genesis in Manahawkin. He was born in Newark before moving to Morristown where he lived most of his life before moving to Cedar Knolls. He was a graduate of Morristown High School class of '38 where he played basketball and captained the football team which earned the Morris County Championship in 1937. In 1942 he graduated from Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. where he was captain of the basketball team and played football in the Sun Bowl against Arizona State on New Year's Day in 1940. Upon graduation he joined the Army and spent three years in the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre of Operations. He was employed by the Hanover Township Board of Education for 40 years as a teacher and Principal. He was a pioneer in developing the middle-school movement and the team teaching concept. He served two years as President of Morris County Elementary and Middle School Principal's Association. He served on the Board of Directors of TriCo Federal Credit Union for over 45 years and was Chairman for 15 years.
Michael was predeceased by his parents Thomas and Mildred Sisto Cherello and the mother of his children, Barbara Blass Cherello.
Surviving are his wife of thirty years Bette Ziolkowski Cherello, his children Michele and Denis Meyers of Allentown, PA, Michael and Princey Cherello, Veronica and Rod Kelly of Morristown; Georgian and Kevin Glosser of Phoenix, AZ; and Barbara Callahan of Beaverton, OR; Beth Ziolkowski of Capitola, CA; Anne Ziolkowski of South Bound Brook, NJ and Joseph and Kristine Ziolkowski of Milford, PA; also surviving are his 18 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
A Memorial Gathering will be held from 10:00am until the time of the Memorial Mass at 11:00am at St. Francis Roman Catholic Church on Thursday February 10th, 2011, inurnment will be private at a later date at the Brig. General William C. Doyle Veteran's Memorial Cemetery. Bugbee-Riggs Funeral Home, Ship Bottom is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Francis Roman Catholic Church, 4700 Long Beach Blvd. Brant Beach, NJ 08008 in Michael's memory
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Laura Regan-Rayford
February 15, 2011
My sympathy to the Cherello family. My Dad, Irv, taught w/Mike at both Cedar Kolls and Whippany schools. I hold dear the wonderful memories of the card parties the teachers had at our little house in Mt. Freedom - the good food, the friendship they obviously shared. Rest in peace,
Vicky (Welker) Little
February 15, 2011
With my deepest sympathy on the passing of Mr. Cherello. He was my principal at Cedar Knolls School (class of 1958). He was very personable, and always had time and concern for each student. May be rest in God's peace.
Constace Clark
February 13, 2011
Bette, Raven and Anne,
Renelle, CCI and I are praying for you and the rest of your family during this difficult time. We love you!
Constance and Renelle
February 11, 2011
Mike was one of the best principals I knew. He was a team builder and his leadership made possible one ofthe best Middle Schools in Morris County. He will be remembered by many teachers, students and staff. My condolences to all his family. Inge Carotenuto, Whippany
Ronald Faillace sfo
February 10, 2011
Betty and Family
May God comfort you at this time of sorrow. My prayers are with you and may God bless you and comfort you in knowing and remembering your greatest memories.
Ron Faillace SFO
February 9, 2011
TO BETTY AND FAMILY OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME. PAST MEMORIES WILL COMFORT YOU.
SHIRLEY, KEN, JEFF AND DAWN HEDDEN
Chris Meyers
February 9, 2011
Pop was a fun man to be around, and he shared many stories about his life. I only wish I got to know him more in the time he was alive. Mom Dad and I had a great time with him and Mimi a couple months ago, and we had a blast. I'm glad we got to spend that time together. He will be forever missed and loved
Mike Prettyman
February 9, 2011
The world has lost a good man. A true gentleman!
Michael on his 90th birthday party - 12/11/10
February 8, 2011
Carrie Ruiz
February 7, 2011
My grandfather lived a long life, filled with family and friends. He made a great impact on the lives he touched as a teacher and principal. May he find peace in his eternal life with Christ. (Granddaughter #1)
Peter Bitondo
February 7, 2011
Sorry to hear about Mr. Cherello as we used to call him. He was my principal in school and a good friend of my dad Frank (Big Bam) Bitondo. Our sympathies to his family.
Peter Bitondo
Joan Mihalko
February 7, 2011
Dear Family of Mr. Cherello,
Mr. Cherello was one of my all time favorite teachers and one of the reasons I, too, became a teacher. He certainly has impacted many lives. The knowledge he imparted and the kindness and joy he brought to so many will live on forever. May he rest in peace in the presence of our God. My prayers and sympathy for your great loss.
Joan Mihalko
Whippany School Class of 1950
Tucson, AZ
Bill Keyes
February 7, 2011
I remember Mike when he was he charge of the playgrounds at George Washington school in Morristown. He was a soft spoken nice man. We kids had a lot of fun there many years ago.
Mary Ann Wildey-Barrett
February 7, 2011
Dear Aunt Bette and family...we are sorry to hear of Mike's passing...You are all in our thoughts and prayers...god bless
February 7, 2011
Dear Aunt Bette and family...we are sorry to hear of Mike's passing...You are all in our thoughts and prayers...god bless
Mary Ann, Wildey Barrett (Hopatcong, NJ)
Walter Post
February 7, 2011
Mr Cherello was my principle at Cedar Knolls School, he was a great man. My coldolenses to his family, and may he rest in peace for evermore.
Walter Post
Otto Schwab
February 7, 2011
As a pupil of Whippany, I remember Mr Cherello as a great teacher and my sympathies go out to his loved ones.
Bill Connelly
February 7, 2011
Betty & Family:
Mike had an impact on everyone he taught and just knowing him made you a better person. My deepest sympathy and God Bless!
February 7, 2011
Dear Bette,
Bill and I were sorry to read of Mike's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Bill & Dottie Hughes
Susan Knill
February 7, 2011
Always willing to listen and to be fair, Mr. Cherello was such a postive influence at Memorial Jr. School. I know he will be missed by everyone who's life he touched.
Joseph Mihalko
February 7, 2011
Your memory lives on in the many students lives you have touched, rest in peace.
Walter Post
February 7, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jim Dufford
February 7, 2011
Mike's life has touched many people. Always fair and kind. He will be missed.
sylvester hughey
February 7, 2011
Dear Bette, If ever a man impacted my life, it was your husband...Mr Cherello. He blessed so many in his years at Whippany School. I became the stellat athlete / person through his guidance. Knowing you before I got to know him...just made it a friendship second to none. Heartfelt condolences to you / yours. Love always, Syl Hughey
February 7, 2011
R.I.P Mike, you lived a long and wonderful life.
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