Mary Louise Fernandes

Mary Louise Fernandes obituary, Corning, NY

Mary Louise Fernandes

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Mary Fernandes Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Haughey Funeral Home, Inc. on Aug. 25, 2025.

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Mary Louise Fernandes, age 100, of Painted Post, NY died Thursday, August 21st, at home surrounded by her loving family.

Mary was born on August 11, 1925, in Corning, NY to Joseph and Augusta (Andrade) Fernandes. She graduated from Corning Free Academy in the class of 1943 and started working three days after graduation for Corning Glass Works where she retired as an executive secretary in 1987.

Mary is survived by her niece, Mary Jo Powley of Painted Post; niece, Ann Marie (Melvin) Calkins of Campbell; nephew, Joseph (Cindy) Fernandes of Ingles, FL; niece, Tangy Fernandes of Campbell; nephew, Anthony Fernandes of Campbell; and several great-nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Augusta Fernandes; brother, Joseph (Mary) Fernandes; and sisters, Shirley Fernandes and Louise Fernandes.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 30th at St. Mary's Church, 155 State Street in Corning. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Corning.

Mary's family has entrusted her care to Haughey Funeral Home, Inc. www.haugheyfuneralhome.com

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Upcoming Events

Aug

30

Service

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Mass of Christian Burial for Mary Louise Fernandes at St Mary's Church

155 State Street, Corning, NY 14830

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Haughey Funeral Home, Inc.

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.