TAUNTON – John F. Fernandes, Jr. of Taunton, husband of Jeannine (Brochu) Fernandes for 55 years, died at Mass. General Hospital on April 26, 2016.
He was 79.
Born in Taunton, he was the son of the late John F. Fernandes, Sr. and Alcine (Furtado) Fernandes.
Educated in Taunton, he received his Associates Degree in Business. John was the owner of JD Furniture, a family business for many years. He loved to restore old cars, play softball and was a member of the Nash Club of America, Willy’s Overland Jeepster Club and co-founder of the Taunton Art Association.
Besides his wife Jeannine, he leaves four sons, Kevin Fernandes of Taunton, Brian Fernandes of Plymouth, John Fernandes of E. Taunton and Peter Fernandes of N. Falmouth; one daughter, Jeana Faiella of Taunton; five grandchildren; two brothers, David Fernandes of Bourne and Steven Fernandes of Taunton; and several nieces and nephews.
His funeral will be held from the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton on Tuesday, May 3rd at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at St. Mary’s Church at 10 a.m.
Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Calling Hours will be held at the funeral home on Monday, May 2nd from 4 to 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.
www.silvafuneralhome.com.