Raymond J. Cherniak

Raymond J. Cherniak obituary

Raymond J. Cherniak

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Nov

22

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10:00 a.m.

Ss. Peter and Paul's Polish National Catholic Church

126 River Dr., Passaic, NJ 07055

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22

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255 Main Ave., Clifton, NJ 07014

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Raymond Cherniak Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Shook Funeral Home, Inc. - Clifton on Nov. 20, 2025.

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Raymond J. Cherniak, 99, of Pequannock, passed away on November 13, 2025. Born and raised in Wallington, he lived in Passaic before moving to Pequannock 67 years ago, and was a parishioner of Ss. Peter and Paul's Polish National Catholic Church, Passaic. A US Navy Veteran of WW II, Raymond worked for the Herman Warehouse in So. Hackensack for 25 years and later worked for Thomas' Muffins in Totowa for 11 years before retiring in 1989.

Beloved husband of the late Leona Cherniak who passed away in 2013. Devoted father of Raymond J. Cherniak, Jr. and his wife Helen, and David P. Cherniak and his wife Alicia. Loving grandfather of Jessica, Caitlyn and Erin. Dear brother of Cecelia Kermick, Emily Pinksaw and the late Chester Cherniak.

Memorial Mass, Saturday, November 22, 2025, 10 AM at Ss. Peter and Paul's Polish National Catholic Church, 126 River Dr., Passaic. Cremation was private. Interment of ashes will follow at East Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clifton.

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Upcoming Events

Nov

22

Memorial Mass

10:00 a.m.

Ss. Peter and Paul's Polish National Catholic Church

126 River Dr., Passaic, NJ 07055

Send Flowers

Nov

22

Service

11:30 a.m.

East Ridgelawn Cemetery

255 Main Ave., Clifton, NJ 07014

Send Flowers

Only 1 day left for delivery to next service.