Veronica Anita Fernandez, 81, of Concord, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018 at the Levine Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville surrounded by family. She was born on June 5, 1936 in Bronx, NY to the late Pasquale and Louise Cancro Vito. She was a long-time resident of Shrub Oak, NY and of Clearwater, FL.

Veronica worked as a Head Teller for Citi Bank and for Silverman’s Furniture until her retirement. She also enjoyed music, theater and literature.

In addition to her parents, Veronica was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Fernandez; and brother, Joseph Vito.

She is survived by her children, Karen Fernandez (Jerry Plock) of Huntersville; and Raymond Fernandez (Lillian) of Wellington, FL; grandchildren Raymond, Gabriel and Isabella, and sister Rose Walkley, of Clearwater, FL.

A Celebration of Life will be held on June 6 at 10:30 AM at St. Mark’s Catholic Church (14740 Stumptown Rd., Huntersville, NC 28078), conducted by Father Brian Becker.

Carolina Cremation of Charlotte and Salisbury is assisting the Fernandez family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.