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Antonio Fernandes Obituary

CUMBERLAND - Antonio "Tony" Fernandes, 90, of Cumberland passed away on Saturday. He was the husband of Rosemary (Swirk) Fernandes, with whom he just celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary.

Born in Central Falls, he was the son of the late Manuel and Ludivina Fernandes.

Mr. Fernandes served his country proudly in the US Navy during World War II.

In his early days, he was the owner of Village Hardware and Diamond Hill Realty. He was also a partner in Dumont and Fernandes Realty. Mr. Fernandes worked for over 40 years at the former Corning Glass Works - GTE of Central Falls.

Besides his wife he is survived by his children; David Fernandes (Debra); Karen Genereux (Lawrence) and Anthony Paul Fernandes (companion Betsey L. Russell). Six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Jose Fernandes and Mary Rose Fernandes.

His funeral will be held on Tuesday at 9 a.m. from the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Road. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Aidan Church, 1464 Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland. Burial will be private.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Calling hours will be held on Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or you may also donate in his memory to a charity of your choice. Directions/guestbook: jjduffyfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Woonsocket Call from Oct. 15 to Oct. 22, 2016.

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PEPIN LUMBER

October 20, 2016

So sorry to hear about your lost

October 18, 2016

To the family of Antonio,
So sorry for your loss. When someone you love becomes a memory the memory become a treasure so treasure the memory
Matt 5:4,5

BC~

J Levitre

October 18, 2016

Thank you for your brave service, Sir. May you rest in peace in your well deserved paradise.

"Those we love don't go away; they walk beside us everyday."

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Calling hours

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

J. J. Duffy Funeral Home

757 Mendon Rd Rt. 122, Cumberland, RI 02864

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9:00 a.m.

J. J. Duffy Funeral Home

757 Mendon Rd Rt. 122, Cumberland, RI 02864

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Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Aidan Church

1464 Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland, RI

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757 Mendon Rd Rt. 122, Cumberland, RI 02864

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