He was born Nov. 24, 1948, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to the late Walter Chernega and Julia Drezwicki Chernega.
He was a grain exporter with Cargill Exporters, had been a member of the community for one year and was of the Catholic faith.
Survivors include a loving companion, Sharlon Marble of the home; two sons, Michael Stephen Chernega Jr. and Bryan Christopher Chernega of Brooklyn; one daughter, Michelle Marie Chernega of Brooklyn; one sister and husband, Christina and Anthony Aurilia of Old Bridge, N.J., and two nieces.
Memorial services were held Sunday, Aug. 21, at Irby Funeral Home Chapel in Rector.
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