Deacon Raymond John Chervenak, age 79, of Fairfield, beloved husband of the late Beth (Lynch) Chervenak passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025 at Bridgeport Hospital. He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Christopher Michael and Dr. Lisa Marie Chervenak, PhD, and his sister, Patricia. Ray was born in Bridgeport on July 22, 1945 and was the son of the late John and Helen (Hajtol) Chervenak. Raised and educated in Black Rock and Fairfield, he attended St. Anne's Grammar School, Fairfield Prep, and Fairfield University.

During the Vietnam era, Ray enlisted in the U.S. Navy Reserves serving aboard amphibian fleet ships. He was a proud veteran and member of Black Rock's Port 5 National Association of Naval Veteran's Organization.

Ray was an overachiever in the realm of Knighthood. He was the founding member,  past Grand Knight, and 4th Degree Knight of the Knights of Columbus Council 11077. He was also Vice President of the now dissolved Coulter & McKenzie Machine Company in Bridgeport and retired as a Chaplain from St. Vincent's Special Needs Services in Stratford.

Deacon Ray was ordained to the Roman Catholic Diaconate at the Cathedral of St. Augustine, Bridgeport by Bishop William E. Lori on June 22, 2002. He was assigned to his home parish, Our Lady of Assumption, Fairfield, where he serves as Deacon for the past twenty-two years. Ray cherished his duties as Deacon with dedication and faithful commitment. He was a man of deep faith and lived his life in service to God offering spiritual guidance and support to many.

Visitation will take place DIRECTLY at Our Lady of Assumption Church, 545 Stratfield Road, Fairfield on Saturday, February 8, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.  followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m.. Burial services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ray's memory to St. Vincent's Special Needs, 975 Oronoque Lane, Stratford, CT 06614.

Ray's family would like to thank the clergy, their  family, and friends for their outpouring of support and prayers.

Arrangements in care of the Dennis & D'Arcy – Abriola & Kelemen Funeral Home of Stratford