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Obituary

Jaroslav Cerny (known to his friends as Jerry) passed away after a short battle with an aggressive illness on July 3rd, 2021 in his home in Delray Beach, Florida.

He was the only child of two loving parents, Jaroslav and Jarmila Cerny. Although he was born at the end of World War II and life wasn’t easy, he was a happy child.

Growing up in communist Czechoslovakia, Jerry loved America and everything it stood for …

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What were Jaroslav's favorite movies?
The Bridges of Madison County, Scent of a Woman, Moonstruck, Mamma Mia!, Catch Me if…
The Bridges of Madison County, Scent of a Woman, Moonstruck, Mamma Mia!, Catch Me if You Can, …
The Bridges of Madison County, Scent of a Woman, Moonstruck, Mamma Mia!, Catch Me if You Can, Apollo 13, The Green Mile…
What were Jaroslav's favorite ways to spend free time?
Biking, swimming, reading, sharing good meal and laughter with friends or family, pl…
Biking, swimming, reading, sharing good meal and laughter with friends or family, playing with…
Biking, swimming, reading, sharing good meal and laughter with friends or family, playing with grandkids

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Born

March 13th, 1945
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Got married to Marta Cerny

December 22nd, 1965
Czech Republic
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Moved to the United States from the Czech Republic

1969
Waterbury, CT, USA

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Cremation

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