DONALD JOSEPH CHERVENAK Sr.

DONALD JOSEPH CHERVENAK Sr. obituary, Richmond, VA

DONALD JOSEPH CHERVENAK Sr.

DONALD CHERVENAK Obituary

Published by Bliley's Funeral Home - Staples Mill on Jun. 20, 2010.
CHERVENAK, Donald Joseph Sr., age 84, of Henrico, departed this life June 19, 2010. A loving husband, father and grandfather, Donald was born in Cleveland, Ohio and was the son of the late Andrew and Anne Redella Chervenak. His daughter, Carol Ann, predeceased him. He is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years, Ann Matey Chervenak; sons Ronald (Dale), Mark (Carol) and Don Jr. (Sharon); grandchildren, Andrew (Linnea), Matthew, Philip, Karen and Emily Chervenak; his brothers, Thomas, Ray and Richard Chervenak; and a sister-in-law, Margaret Blum (Nick). He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, a retired industrial engineer from Reynolds Metals and a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 395. The family will receive friends at Bliley's - Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Road, on Monday, June 22, 2010 from 5 to 8 p.m. Donald was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 22, 2010. Interment will follow at Westhampton Memorial Park. Donations may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church, 9505 Gayton Road, Richmond, Va. 23229 or Mary Mother of the Church Abbey, 12829 River Road, Richmond, Va. 23238. May he rest in peace.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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July 2, 2010

Cathy West posted to the memorial.

June 24, 2010

Linda Andrews posted to the memorial.

June 22, 2010

Diane Raque posted to the memorial.

Cathy West

July 2, 2010

Mark, I was so sorry to hear if your father's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Linda Andrews

June 24, 2010

Mark,
I extend to you and your family my heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your dad. Your dad will always be a part of you.

Diane Raque

June 22, 2010

Aunt Ann,
I am saddened to hear of Uncle Tom's passing. I will continue to treasure our brief visit of last summer.

scotti lequeux

June 22, 2010

Don, I am sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. Just wanted you to know I am thinking about you and your family. Take care, Scotti (remember me?)

Becky Kelley

June 21, 2010

Mark, I am so sorry that your father passed. I know he had to be a great man because I can see it in you. My heart is with you at this time. You and your family take care.
Love,
Becky

June 20, 2010

Mark: I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing! Henry told me about the news today. I will always remember our back packing days with fond memories. Take care; and let me know if I can help.
Sincerely,
Tony

Chris Cheatham

June 20, 2010

To my friends may God hold you close in this time of grief. May you celebrate a man of honor, faith and hope as I remember him and how he built his family. Please know that we send our sympathies.

Greg Liptak

June 20, 2010

Ron and the Chervenak Family,

Condolences from the Liptak family on the passing of your father. Although he has passed from this earth, may your dad always live in your hearts and in your memories, and may he enjoy in the presence of God the heavenly fruits he earned. We will remember your family in our prayers.

The Liptaks

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