Cheryl Kraynak

Cheryl L. Kraynak, 69, of Westwood, NJ, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 surrounded by her family. Cheryl was born in Jersey City, NJ to the late Clifford and Geraldine LaMere. She was the loving wife of George for 46 years. Cheryl graduated from William Paterson with honors and obtained a teaching position at Our Lady of Mercy in Park Ridge, NJ. She left her teaching career to raise her two daughters and enjoyed every minute of it.

Her true love of life was her family which included not missing any moments in her daughters’ lives. She was always available at any moment and could help with anything her children needed. She loved spending time with her grandkids, everybody knew RaRa. She was the most loving, patient and caring parent and grandparent someone could ask for. Always present at family gatherings, she was usually the first to arrive and last to leave. She loved social gatherings with her friends too.

You could always find her sitting outside with a Diet Coke in her hand soaking up the rays. Her passion was in music, she loved going to watch local bands and spent some time managing a band. Cheryl had an eye for decorating and looked forward to change of season to redecorate her rooms. She enjoyed watching game shows and playing word games.

Cheryl is survived by her husband George, her daughter Janelle Kraynak Mahoney, husband Sean and grandkids Charlotte and Brynn of Township Of Washington, her daughter Jaclyn Kraynak Juryn, husband Eugene and grandkids Dylan and Emma of Wall Township and her brother Glenn LaMere and his wife Tina of Park Ridge and her nieces and nephews, Cristin LaMere of Westwood, Douglas LaMere of River Vale, David LaMere of Ramsey and Caroline DePascale of Westwood and their families.