Leonard J. Cernetich

Leonard Joseph Cernetich “Lenny,” age 68, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, September 20, 2015 with his loving family by his side.

Leonard is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Frances (nee Affrunti); son, Lenny (Jackie) Cernetich; daughter, Janet Cernetich; three sisters, Kathy Cernetich, Karen Cernetich and Patty (Tom) Banas; four step-children, Jannette (Jim) Boucher, Susan (Dale) Thomas, Danny (fiancée Ester) Wyatt, and Debby Wyatt; 6 grandchildren, 9 step-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, sisters and brothers-in-law and his two loyal companions, Buster and Bailey.

Preceded in death by his parents Leonard and Rita (nee Rosetto) Cernetich; and one son, Jerry Cernetich.

Lenny is a retired member of the Teamsters Local #179. He also work part time for Artistic Dental. He enjoyed golfing, euchre and was an excellent karaoke singer. Lenny will be missed by all who knew him.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Leonard’s name to Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated.

A celebration of Leonard’s life will begin on Thursday, September 24, 2015 with a visitation at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Road from 8:30-10:00 a.m. then driving in procession to St. Joseph Catholic Church in Joliet for a Mass of Christian Burial to be held at 10:30 a.m. Interment to follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Joliet.

Thursday, September 24, 2015
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Tezak Funeral Home
1211 Plainfield Road
Joliet, Illinois 60435

Thursday, September 24, 2015
10:00 AM

Tezak Funeral Home
1211 Plainfield Road
Joliet, Illinois 60435

Thursday, September 24, 2015
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

St. Joseph Catholic Church
416 N. Chicago Street
Joliet, IL 60432

Thursday, September 24, 2015
12:00 PM

St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery
Raynor Ave
Joliet, IL 60435