Jerzy M. Cierkowski

May 13, 1937 - December 12, 2020

Jerzy M. Cierkowski, 83 of Cranford, New Jersey passed away, peacefully, on Saturday, December 12, 2020, at his home surrounded by the love of his family. Born Thursday, May 13, 1937 in Warsaw, Poland., he was the only child born to Leon and Eugenia Cierkowski. Jerzy would immigrate to the United States at the age of 19. First living in Roselle, he would eventually settle in Cranford. After obtaining his Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering from the Stevens Institute of Technology, Jerzy would enlist in the United States Army. He would serve the country honorably and received his Honorable Discharge in 1964. Jerzy worked as an electrical engineer for NYNEX and a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America, he retired in the early 1990's. Jerzy was a faithful Roman Catholic, he was a member of St. Michael's Church in Cranford, where he served as a Eucharistic Minister. In his spare time he enjoyed going fishing, and cooking meals for his family. Jerzy was skilled at working with ceramics, and enjoyed modeling, especially model airplanes. He will be missed by all those that were blessed to have him in their lives. Jerzy is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Bonnie, by his loving children, Krystina Putko and husband Thomas, Meredith Cierkowski, and Gregory Cierkowski and wife Efe, and by his cherished grandchildren, Maya, Lea, Eva, Leon, Brianna, and Jonathan. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday at St. Michael's Church located at 40 Alden St Cranford, New Jersey 07016. Private Cremation to follow. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.HegartyScaliaFuneralHome.com