Grace Cernak

Grace Cernak obituary, Charlotte, NC

Grace Cernak

Grace Cernak Obituary

Grace Cernak, age 80, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025, while in the care of Novant Health Medical Center in Charlotte. Grace was born on Wednesday, April 4, 1945 in Bronx, NY, to Vito and Rose (Rutillio) Chieco. She was married to Paul D Cernak on May 3, 1970.
Grace was a loving and caring wife, mother and sister who loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed cooking and baking and was always caring for those that she loved.
Grace was predeceased by her parents. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 55 years Paul D Cernak Sr, her son Paul D Cernak Jr and his partner James, her daughters, Adrea Cernak and Elizabeth Suzanne Cernak, her brother George Chieco and his wife Susan and her sister Marie Robinson as well as many nieces and nephews.
Services for Grace will be private and held at the convenience of her family.
Arrangements are in the care of Heritage Funeral Home Weddington Chapel, 3700 Forest Lawn Drive, Matthews, NC 28104. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Grace, please visit our floral store.

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