Joseph J. Fernandes, Jr.

Joseph J. Fernandes, Jr., 63, of Allentown, passed away Monday, August 4, 2025, at his residence. He was the husband of Debra L. (Rehrig) Fernandes to whom he was married 39 years. Born in Allentown, December 9, 1961, Joseph was the son of the late Joseph J. Fernandes, Sr. and Barbara (Hessinger) Fernandes. Along with his family members, he was the former co-owner and Vice President of EAMCO Corp. in Coplay before retiring from the family business. Joseph loved working on cars, listening to music, fishing and camping. Joseph’s life revolved around his family and friends. He will forever be remembered as a “jack of all trades”. Joseph was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, Allentown.

Survivors: In addition to his loving wife, Debbie; son, Joseph J. Fernandes III at home; siblings, Christian Fernandes (Stephanie) of Allentown, Maria Myers (John) of Whitehall; cousin, Lisa Jon Lepeta of Allentown; grandson, Jameson Hubich of Ohio; predeceased by a daughter, Jaimie Joe Fernandes.

Service: A memorial service will be held 1:30 pm. Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville. Family and friends may pay their respects from 12:00 Noon – 1:30 pm. prior to the service. Interment will follow the service at Resurrection Cemetery, Wescosville. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at. www.heintzelmancares.com.