Henry “Duke” Fernandez, age 77, husband to Viola Thomas Fernandez and resident of Naugatuck, passed away March 21.
He was born July 23, 1936 in Derby, son of the late Antonio Pinto & Eliza Fernandez.
He worked as a press operator for Bridgeport Brass and was a member of The Kingdom Hall of Naugatuck.
In addition to his wife, he leaves 2 sons, Andre Fernandez of Atlanta, Georgia & Marlon “Duke” Fernandez of Hamden, CT., niece Adrian Rickett of Waterbury, CT and 1 grandson, 3 granddaughters & 1 great grandson. He was predeceased by 2 brothers, Joseph Fernandez & Charles Allen and sister Bertha Mae Coleman.
All services are private. The Jenkins King & Malerba Funeral Home, 12 Franklin St. Ansonia, is entrusted with arrangements. (www.jenkinskingfh.com)
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family at P.O. box 67, Naugatuck, CT 06670.
