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1965
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2020
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Randy Cernik Obituary
He was born in Pittsfield on December 19, 1965, the son of Larry and Betty Lounsbury Cernik. He was educated in Lee Schools, graduated from Lee High School in 1983 and then from U-Mass, Amherst, in 1988 with a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering.
After college he worked for General Electric, then with Aspen Technology in Houston, TX and for the last eight years with Chevron Oil as a Chemical Engineer in Tengiz, Kazakhastan.
Randy's passion was SCUBA diving. He was a Dive Master and loved to dive in the waters at his second home in Maui, HI
He is survived by his wife, the former Christine Rowley, whom he married on June 8, 1985; one daughter: Marina Cernik Kettler and her husband Christopher of Canton, OH; two brothers: Larry Cernik and his wife Robin of South Carolina and Jeffrey Cernik of Pennsylvania; one sister Dawn Cernik of Texas.
A private service will be held at the Tyringham Union Church on Friday, August 7th, a graveside service will follow at the Tyringham Cemetery at 11:30 AM. Anyone wishing to join the family can meet on the Church lawn at 11:20 to process to the cemetery for the internment.
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Eric Carlson
August 30, 2020
I am so sorry to hear of Randy’s passing. He had so many friends at AspenTech and he is fondly remembered as funny, whip smart, a good friend and helpful. He enjoyed his recreation and had some good stories about what happened to his boat. A political discussion with him was always educational and lively.
Colleen Heath
August 8, 2020
I'm very sorry for your lost. I didn't know Randy that well. It's been years since I've seen him. We went to school together at the Tyringham school.
Paul Koch
August 7, 2020
Chris and Marina,
I am so sorry for your loss, and I was shocked to read about Randy’s passing. I worked with Randy in Tengiz for several years and enjoyed a few fresh pineapples that he brought back from Hawaii. Randy was one of the few people I could have a thought provoking political conversation with that did not become contentious. He will be greatly missed.
Jack Adair
August 6, 2020
I am beyond saddened to hear of Randy’s passing. I remember him as a dedicated co-worker at Aspen Tech. He always had a laugh and a kind word. My prayers for his family. He will be sadly missed.
John R Miller
August 6, 2020
Christine and Marina,
Randy was a very good friend to me that I have worked with over the past 20 years. He was very smart, friendly, reliable, and I found him to be a man of excellent character. I have had the pleasure of meeting and becoming friends with the two of you and his extended family. We shared time together in Houston and in Maui. He and I would text back and forth while he was on assignment in Kazakhstan or when he was vacationing in Maui. Great friend who will be missed dearly. Chris, you and Marina are cut from the same cloth. Smart, funny, people of character and I will always be there for you guys. I Love the whole family and will share in your loss. Please always remember the many positive memories when you think of Randy. He loved you both and cherished the times that you had together. He was so proud of Marina and her accomplishments following in his Chemical Engineering Education and Career. He used to talk about the trips that you guys would take to Maui and the Big Island, shared photos with me of the active volcano. He was a proud husband and father and displayed that so nicely on June 13th of this year at the wedding of Marina and Chris as well as at the reception. Sincerely, The John Miller Family, John, Mechelle, Michael, and Michelle.
Sharon Molnar
August 6, 2020
Christine and Marina
I am so sorry for your loss. Randy will be remembered with fondness and respect by all he knew at TCO. He was brilliant and had much passion for his work, and was exceptionally talented at it. I travelled out of Kazakhstan with him in May, and he was so excited about Marina’s wedding, she was clearly the light of his life. He will be greatly missed by his coworkers.
My sincere condolences.
Parker Fennelly
August 6, 2020
Chris and Family,
So very sorry for your loss. I will always remember Randy as the inquisitive boy who was my first friend at the Tyringham School. I can still picture us riding our banana seat bicycles down Main Road from the town swimming hole. May your memories of him give you comfort as well. Parker
Tom Sommerfield
August 5, 2020
My heart is heavy with the loss of a close friend. He will be missed.
Bill Canney
August 5, 2020
Christine, Marina, and Family, So sorry for your loss. I worked with Randy at AspenTech and he was a smart and industrious Engineer, enjoyable to work with. He definitely left a solid mark in the world of chemical processing control and optimization, and will be missed by his colleagues.
David Boswell
August 5, 2020
Randy was a brilliant engineer, a great guy and a pretty good poker player. He will be missed by many.
Sincere condolences to his family. Our prayers are with y'all.
Danute Walberg
August 5, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Dennis Cima
August 5, 2020
Chris and Marina,
On behalf of TCO Management and Automation Team please accept please accept our deepest sympathies and sincerest condolences on your loss. All of Randy's friends and colleagues at Tengizchevroil and Chevron are deeply saddened and share our thoughts and prayers to you during these difficult times. Randy's touched our lives and left TCO a better place due to his brilliant engineering skills, strong leadership and outstanding mentorship.
Sunil Paul Mathew
August 5, 2020
We will miss Randy, he was wonderful person and great Engineer. My heartfelt condolences and sympathy to his family. May his soul rest in peace!
Sunil Paul Mathew,
Coworker, Tengiz.
Milo D. Meixell, Jr.
August 5, 2020
We will all miss Randy. I had the privileged to have worked with Randy at Aspen Technology. He was a brilliant Chemical Engineer, and a joy to work with. May his soul rest in peace, and may memories of him live on with all who knew him.
Karen Mager
August 5, 2020
You always tilted your head back while blowing the conch.
Karen Mager
August 5, 2020
You will be in our heart forever. Tom and I always enjoyed your conversations about your travels and experiences. I will never forget the most exciting snorkeling I ever had was with you when we swam out a mile and a half off of La Perouse Bay, Maui to swim with the spinner dolphins. Rest easy my friend
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