Obituary of Joseph Fernandez

Fernandez, Joseph age 92 of Lakewood, formerly of Totowa at rest in Brick on April 8, 2013. Beloved husband of the former Ann Masseli of Lakewood. Loving Father of Joann Messineo and her husband, Dennis of Cedar Grove. Loving Brother of Gene Fernandez of Lakewood. Devoted Grandfather of Kyle Messineo and the late Michael Messineo. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Born in Canton, Ohio, he lived in Paterson before moving to Totowa 50 years ago. He was a Postal Worker for US Postal Service, Fair Lawn for 25 years retiring in 1992. Mr. Fernandez was a parishioner of St. James R.C. Church, Totowa and was a member of the Paterson YMCA. He was a WW II Army Veteran. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd, Totowa, on Monday at 9:00 AM. Funeral Mass to follow at St. James RC Church, Totowa at 9:30 AM. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa. Visitation will be Sunday 2:00 - 5:00 PM. For more information, go to www.festamemorial.com.