In Loving Memory of Edward Charles Chervenak:
Edward Chervenak, age 71, of Hackettstown, NJ passed away on August 12, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida at Catholic Hospice of Holy Cross Hospital. Edward was born September 14, 1952 to the late Edward and Florence Chervenak.
Ed was a person of great character who was respected by all who knew him. One of Ed’s most admirable traits was his uncanny gift for making connections with everyone he met. Whether it was a friend or neighbor, or even the local convenience store clerk, Ed always enjoyed getting to know members of his community.
Ed’s interests and passions were diverse. He was an excellent golfer, a third-degree black belt in karate, a life-long weight lifter, and even a ballroom dancer. For years he coached his sons’ little league baseball team and was a diehard Steelers fan since 1970. Ed was an excellent mechanic, taking great pleasure in muscle car restoration projects. He was a true “do-it-yourselfer” and home handyman, doing major home renovations and other projects.
Although he wasn’t a life-long musician, Ed did have a short-lived drumming gig in high school with his hilariously named band, Crispy and his Creatures. Ed absolutely loved classic rock (his all-time favorite song was the 10-minute epic Green Grass and High Tides, by the Outlaws). On occasion, when the opportunity presented itself, Ed could wow an unsuspecting audience by getting behind a drum kit and playing an impressive beat, which was evidence of his natural musical talent.
In Ed’s professional life, he excelled as a senior quality control chemist at DSM Nutritional Products (formerly Hoffman- LaRoche) in Belvedere, NJ, a pharmaceutical company he was dedicated to for 42 years. At DSM Ed was well loved. Outside of his official responsibilities Ed often spent his lunch breaks volunteering as a personal trainer at the company fitness center, and for a number of years, shared his love of martial arts with his colleagues by running an after-work karate club.
Above all, Ed was devoted to his family. He is survived by his sister, Carol Mahaffey along with his high school sweetheart and wife of 48 years, Maria (Malaska) whose enduring love was always at the center of his life. Together, they raised three children: his daughter Katie (Wayne Danielczyk), and his two sons, Eddie (Kristine) and Tommy (Lindsay). Ed was also the proud grandfather of three beautiful grandchildren, Courtney, Hazel, and Vivian and nieces and nephews, Liz, Megan, John, Bobby, Maggie, Danny, Tessa and fur babies Cricket and Lucy, all who brought him immense joy.
Ed also loved his extended family: Bob and Michaeleen Graham, John and Jackie Malaska and Tom and Kimberly Malaska.
Ed’s kind presence will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. A celebration of Ed’s life will be held at Fred Hunter’s Funeral Home in Fort Lauderdale on August 18 at 10am.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Ed’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association https://www.alz.org/get-involved-now/donate
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Mike Kowalick says
August 14, 2024 at 3:03 pmWe remember people for different reasons a great laugh, a unique perspective, a story shared.. but mostly we remember a life well lived and honor a person well loved. Hoping your memories bring you comfort in your time of loss, and that it lifts your heart to know others share your sadness.
Bill Holden says
August 14, 2024 at 7:22 pmSo sorry to hear offering prayers for the family
Greg Bailey says
August 14, 2024 at 8:36 pmI’m so sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. I have many memories of Ed from our days at HHS. RIP Ed
Theresa Lord-Stout says
August 14, 2024 at 11:04 pmWe are so very saddened to learn of Ed’s passing….We have wonderful memories of times spent with him and Maria, Michaeleen and Bob during their years in Hackettstown. Ed was a very nice man who will be sadly missed by many! We are sending our sympathies and condolences to his family!
kenneth gallaher says
August 15, 2024 at 11:05 amMaria, sending our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.
Ken and JP
Gary J. Kuipers, Sr. says
August 15, 2024 at 11:24 amVery sad indeed. I attended HHS with both Ed and Maria. Ed was fun to be around. Always a gentleman. My sincere sympathies to Maria and the family.
Laurie Stettler says
August 15, 2024 at 4:49 pmChervanak family. So sorry for your loss. Ed was always so helpful in the lab or in the gym. Always willing to lend a hand or offer advice.
Loss of a loved one is always hard, may your memories help you cope. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Liz Iacampo says
August 16, 2024 at 1:34 pmCondolences and prayers for your comfort in this time of loss
B and C Kehler says
August 16, 2024 at 4:36 pmMy memories of Ed go back to grade school and his proficiency in archery and his talent on that drum set. He was always a gentleman.
Deepest sympathies to Maria and the entire family.
RIP
Rodica Holt says
August 18, 2024 at 2:20 pmIn shock and with deepest sorrw I found out that Ed passed away. Awesome human being and a dear friend and co-worker from DSM Belvidere.
May he rest in peace
Rosemarie Sinisi says
August 18, 2024 at 3:30 pmMy deepest condolences to the family.
Eddie meeker says
August 18, 2024 at 7:16 pmCondolences to Maria and extended family’s… God keeps a special place in heaven for each of us….
john felix klimas says
August 21, 2024 at 4:30 pmnever called him ed always called chev .he was one of the good guys.
Mike Miller says
August 24, 2024 at 1:06 amMaria, sorry to hear about Ed. Kelly and I had much fun with you guys at Plantation Lakes. May he Rest in Peace — God Bless.
Alexis Blake says
August 24, 2024 at 3:13 pmI’m so sorry to hear of Mr. Chervenak’s passing. I will remember him fondly. My condolences to the whole family.
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