Norman M. Fernandes

FERNANDES, Norman M., 81, of West Warwick, passed away Monday, July 4, 2022 surrounded by his loving family at home.

He was the beloved husband of Roberta “Buffy” (Walker) Fernandes, they had been married forty-four years.  Born in West Warwick, he was the son of the late Manuel and Beatrice (Laurence) Fernandes.  He was a lifelong resident of West Warwick.

Mr. Fernandes was employed as a Ship Fitter with General Dynamics Electric Boat Division in Quonset for twenty-eight years before retiring in 2002.  He cherished spending time with his children and grandchildren and was an avid New York Yankee Fan.

Besides his wife, he leaves a daughter, Robin M. Donnelly and her husband Michael of Warwick; a son, Jason R. Fernandes and his wife Heather of West Warwick; four grandchildren, Megan and Ryan Donnelly and Logan and Carly Fernandes and two siblings, Raymond Fernandes and Irene Simas.  He was the father of the late Michael N. Fernandes.

His funeral will be held Friday, July 8, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. from the PRATA-GALLOGLY Funeral Home, 78 Providence Street, West Warwick, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00 a.m. in St. Anthony Church, Sunset Avenue, West Warwick.  Interment will be in SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Coventry. Visiting hours Thursday 4:00-7:00 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, contributions to Hope Health Hospice Center, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904 in his memory would be appreciated.  Information and condolences, please visit: www.PrataGallogly.com

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