Marty Ceresnik, WMMHS Class of '96, Passes Away

MENDHAM, NJ — It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Martin R. Ceresnik II, 38, of Pearl River, NY, on April 25, 2017.

Marty was born in Livingston, New Jersey on June 28, 1978 to Martin and Joan (Conforti) Ceresnik. He graduated from West Morris-Mendham High School in 1996, and earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Connecticut in 2000.

Marty worked as a sales/account manager for LiquiTech. Marty was a devoted husband to his wife, Laureen, and an amazing father to his children, Marty (7) and Jenny (5).

He will be greatly missed by his mother, Joan, his sister, Jackie, aunts Jane Conforti and Linda Ceresnik, mother-in-law, Joan O’Keefe, and his cousins. He was predeceased by his father, Martin Ceresnik, and his father-in-law, James O’Keefe.

He was an avid sports fan and he was proud to coach his children in various sports. Marty had many hobbies. He especially loved skiing, fishing, baseball, and golf; however, he was happiest when playing with Marty and Jenny. Marty was also a member of the Pearl River Elks. Marty was always smiling and a loyal friend to all.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 10:00am, Monday at the Church of the Presentation, Upper Saddle River, NJ. Visiting will be held Sunday from 3:00 to 7:00pm at Wyman-Fisher Funeral Home Inc. in Pearl River, NY. Many charities were in Marty's heart, in lieu of flowers the family request that you send memorial donations in his name to a charity of your choice.

Friend of Marty's have started a fundraiser to benefit his wife and children. For those interested in donating, please visit their YouCaring page.

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