Philip J. "Ching" Czarnecki , age 63 of Manistee, Michigan died Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at his home in Grant Township.

He was born on May 12, 1955 in Manistee, MI son of the late Harry & Dorothy (Zawacki) Czarnecki. He was a graduate of Manistee Catholic Central High School the class of 1973. Philip married Mary Burmingham on June 24, 1975 in Filer Township Michigan. He was employed with Morton Salt Company for 37 years until his retirement due to his illness. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping as some of his favorite past times.

He is survived by his wife Mary E. Czarnecki of Manistee, his children Dave Plant (Caiti Foote)  of Jenison, Mike Czarnecki of Grand Rapids, Sirena Sparks of Manistee, Sara Raybon of Grand Rapids, Lisa Sparks of Manistee and Staci Czarnecki of Freesoil, 12 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild, 2 brothers & a sister-in-law, Kenneth Czarnecki of Manistee and Thomas & Judy Czarnecki of Mount Pleasant. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive him.

He was preceded in death by his brother William "Bill" Czarnecki.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee with Reverend Zeljko Guberovic officiating. Cremation will follow the funeral service.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the funeral service on Saturday.

The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.