Stephen Foster Chereek

January 7, 1943 - April 4, 2018

Stephen Foster Chereek, 75, was called home on Wednesday April 4, 2018 in the home of his daughter; Melyssa, in Saint Cloud, Florida. His funeral service will be held Friday, April 13, 2018, at 12pm, at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Saint Cloud Florida. He will then be laid to final rest in Union Cemetery in Union, New Jersey in the weeks to follow. Mr. Chereek was born on January 7, 1943 at Beth Israel Hospital in Newark, New Jersey to Stephen and Lillian Chereek. He married Catherine Tackett on August 26, 1961. They moved to South Jersey where they raised three children. They were married for 34 years and divorced. He worked for the Burlington County Mosquito Commission and retired in 1998 after 25 years of service. In his spare time, he enjoyed being on the water; fishing, crabbing and canoeing. His last years he spent in Barnegat, NJ, retired. He was one of the kindest people you could ever meet and would do anything for anyone. He was a firm believer to “always pull your weight”, and for his strong work ethic that provided for his family was how he will always be remembered. He is survived by his son, Stephen Chereek (Santina) of Asheville, NC, his daughters; Melyssa Callahan (Christopher) of Saint Cloud, Florida and Lori Chereek of Orlando, Florida. Seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Rest in peace Dad and Grandpa and until we meet again; enjoy all the moon pies you want. We love you always and forever.