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Anthony “Tony” Fernandez of Statesville, NC went home to be with the Lord on March 30th, 2015. Tony was born in Solvay, NY on June 30th, 1937. He was a crane operator at Allied Chemical in Solvay, NY for 28 years. He also worked for the New York State Thruway Department of Transportation for 12 years. He moved to Statesville, NC in 2004 to be near his children and grandchildren. He loved fishing, hunting, cars, cooking out, making chili, his Dunkin Donuts crew, lottery tickets, and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his loving wife Jane of 46 ½ years; 5 children, Margo, Shelly, Mike, Brian, and Suzan; and his 10 wonderful grandchildren, Jennifer, Matthew, Jessica, Riley, Tyler, Matthew, Gracie, Koah, Mason, and Luke.
A memorial service will be held at Fairview Baptist Church on April 3rd, 2015 at 2:00 pm. In honor of Anthony Fernandez contributions can be sent to the Gordon Hospice House or to the family.
Carolina Cremation of Salisbury and Charlotte, NC is assisting the family of Mr. Fernandez. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.
Carrie Fernandez says
To a loving father-in-law. You welcomed me into the family from day one. One of my earliest and fondest memories is when I worked with you on your dad’s table, sanding and painting it in the garage of the Syracuse house. Thank you for all the lunches and conversations when I’d make my pit stops from the mountains. I’m going to miss being a taste tester for your various chile recipes! Your great love for us will live on through our loving memories of you! All my love, Carrie
Joe Benjamin says
My best memory of Mr Fernandez was from midnight bowling. He came to watch Mike bowl. On that night I bowled a 266 (which was my second highest game ever). All through that game he kept giving Mike a hard time as to how this skinny kid was taking it to his son. He and I would laugh after every strike and watch Mike try and keep up. It was because of his passion and encouraging that we had such a good time that night. From that day forward, every time I saw Tony, he would call me “the bowler”! I appreciated his spirit and he will truly be missed.
Marcia & Scott Payne says
Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Tony was loved by so many and that was always apparent in his smile. May you all feel the peace and comfort that only our loving God can give.
Much love,
Scott, Marcia, Darian & Brady
Justine Watson says
So sorry to hear about your dad.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
take care
see you at school soon
Justine
Luigi Moscatello says
Mike:
So sorry to hear this sad news about your dad. May God give your daddy the peaceful eternal life he deserves and to you and your family the strength to overcome this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
See you soon,
Luigi and family
Ann Douglas says
Thoughts and prayers have been with you all. Thinking of you particularly today as you celebrated your dads life.
Ann & Donnie