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Joseph Fernandes Obituary

FERNANDES, JOSEPH, 95, of Grandeville Court, Wakefield died Saturday at South County Hospital, Wakefield. He was the husband of Alice (Lopes) Fernandes. Born in Taunton, Ma. a son of the late Albert and Izaura (Almeida) Fernandes. He has lived in Wakefield for the past three years and prior to that he lived in North Providence and Pawtucket. Mr. Fernandes was the owner of Joe's Market in Pawtucket. He served in the army during WWII and was awarded the Purple Heart. Joe was currently the oldest living member of the Portuguese Social Club in Pawtucket. Besides his wife he leaves four daughters Elizabeth Maresca and her husband Robert of Lincoln, Joan Raulston and her husband Michael of San Diego, California, Margaret Thibaudeau of Narragansett and Susan DiPrete and her husband Dennis of Narragansett, one sister Margaret Mello of Providence, eight grandchildren Nadine Pugliese, Andrea Maresca, Meegan Stephenson, Nicholas Maresca, Denalee DeRosa, Katherine DiPrete, Chad Raulston, Paige DiPrete and three great grandsons. He was the brother of the late John Fernandes his twin. Joe enjoyed his grandchildren and great grandchildren, his daily walks and smoking his pipe. His funeral will be held on Thursday at 8:45 am from BELLOWS-FALSO FUNERAL CHAPEL, 160 River Rd., Lincoln, with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Anthony Church Lawn Ave. Pawtucket at 10am. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Mt. St. Mary Cemetery, Pawtucket. Relatives and friends are invited and may call WEDNESDAY 4-8pm. In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory to Home and Hospice Care of RI, 1085 North Main St. , Providence, RI 02904-9826 or South County Hospital, 100 Kenyon Ave., Wakefield, RI 02879 would be appreciated. For directions and guest book please visit www.bellowsfh.com.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Feb. 15, 2011.

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March 1, 2011

Dear family, our deepest condolances go to you and your family. Joe would always stop by Haircrew when he went for his walks in the commons, we will all miss his funny jokes. May God bless you in this difficult time.
Your friends at haircrew.

Hilda Almeida Callaghan

February 26, 2011

Dear Alice,
You and your girls should find some comfort in knowing what an impact "Lefty" had on so many of us who grew up on Pleasant Street. All of my childhood memories include you and/or your family.
Please know I am saddened by your loss and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Fondly,

February 18, 2011

I was very sadden to hear about Lefty, I have good memories of him as well as you all going up on Pleasant Street. Sorry for not being able to be there.

Cousin George

February 17, 2011

Dear Mrs.Fernandes,Betty,Joan,Peg,&Sue,
My condolences to all and your respective families. Lefty's legacy for me was his colorful personality. As a young boy growing up on Pleasant St. Joe's Market was the center of the world. When you entered the store Lefty always engaged you with pleasant conversation, a wise crack or two, and constructive advice. May he rest in peace.
Rick Blanco

DENNIS MELLO

February 17, 2011

Dear Alice & Family,
I would like to extend my deepest condolenses to you and your family on your husband's passing. Growing up on Pleasant Street in the 50's & 60's I would walk by Joe's Market everyday on the way to Cut-Price Market, that my father,Alfred Mello owned with Al Estrella. Joe was a very good man. I will always remember him.
Take care and God Bless.
Dennis P. Mello
Jamestown, RI

February 16, 2011

To the Fernandes family, we the membership of the Portuguese Social Club in Pawtucket, wish to express our deepest sympathies to the whole family. May God Bless the soul of our number 1 member..Your Friends at the CSP.

Joe DiMartino

February 16, 2011

Dear Family, I moved from Pawtucket in 1972,
but still remember always stopping in at Joe's Market anytime I visited my friend Bobby Joaquim, who lived across from the market. God Bless you all.

February 15, 2011

Dear Alice, Connie and Tony Marks send you our sympathy. HIS death brings back many memories of our good times together.Keep those memories in your heart.

Elaine Field

February 15, 2011

Dear Elaine. So sorry to read of the passing of your Uncle Joe. I will always remember when I was growing up how much fun "Lefty" was to be around. Take care. God Bless. Love, Elaine

Elaine (Dos Santos) Field

February 15, 2011

Alice and Family. My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family on the passing of your husband. I loved going to your store when I was growing up on Pleasant Street. "Lefty" was such a nice man who always made me laugh while he was ringing me out. He will surely be missed. God Bless.

Anne DiPrete

February 15, 2011

Dear Fernandes Family:
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow. We are so sorry for you lost, Joe will be sadly missed by all.
Love,
Eddie and Anne DiPrete

John & Catherine Fonseca

February 15, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

The Staff of Bellows-Falso Funeral Home

February 15, 2011

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