Obituary

Michael John Cheresnowsky (76) of Oxnard, CA passed away peacefully in his home on February 1, 2024.  He was born on January 20, 1947 in Sayre, PA.

Michael grew up in Sayre, PA, and graduated from Sayre High School in 1964.  He was an Eagle Scout. He went on to study Chemistry at Mansfield University and marry the love of his life, Ida Thompson.  He had a long career at GTE in Towanda, PA where he earned 25 Patents for his discoveries and innovations.  

Michael was a loving father to his four children.  He and Ida, figure skated and rollerbladed and were long time fans of the Elmira College Soaring Eagles hockey team.  He shared his passion for baseball by volunteering with the Towanda Little League as a coach and umpire.  He had a big heart and loved animals.  He would often be seen sharing snacks with his dogs. 

He and Ida retired to Tucson, AZ and later Oxnard CA, trading hockey for sunshine and University of Arizona sports.    

Micheal was predeceased by his parents, Mathew and Pearl Cheresnowsky.  He is survived by his loving wife, Ida, and his four children and their spouses - Theresa and Phillip Remaker, Christine and Peter Chady,  Karen Diodoardo, and Michael and Melinda Cheresnowky.  He is also survived by his six grandchildren - Matthew Remaker, Valerie Remaker, Amelia Chady, Haven Chady, Nino Diodoardo and Elisa Diodoardo.  

He passed on his intelligence and kind heart to his children and grandchildren and will be sorely missed.