Timeline for Fernando A. Joao
Born: August 30, 1932
Died: November 18, 2018
Fernando A. Joao, 86, of the Indian Orchard section of Springfield, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Son of the late Antonio and Elisa (Rainha) Joao, he was born in Caris De Evora Alcobaca, Portugal on August 30, 1932 and emigrated to the USA in 1960. He retired from the former Package Machinery Co. where he worked as a stock clerk for many years. He was a communicant of Our Lady of Fatima Church in Ludlow.
Fernando is survived by his wife of 63 years Ana (Martins) Joao of Indian Orchard; 3 daughters Maria Salvador and her husband Bino and Susana Cardaropoli and her husband Scott, both of Ludlow and Irene Stromberg and her husband (Wayne) of Springfield; 6 grandchildren “TJ”, Kristine, Peter, Michael, Christopher and Timothy; 3 great-grandchildren Leslie, Kaleb and Kigan, He also leaves his siblings Antonio, Dino, Luis and Jack Joao, Maria Vitorino, Connie Filipe and Trinda Agostinho, brothers/sisters –in-law, many nieces, nephews, and extended family. Sadly, he was predeceased by his brothers Jose, Manuel, Francisco, Arnoldo and sister Sr. Elvira Rainha.
Fernando’s family would like to thank Maria Alice and Trinity Hospice for their care and compassion.
Dad you will always be in our hearts. You were the best father and grand father. Rest in piece.
Susana, I am truly sorry for your loss. Let your happy memories bring you comfort. Gary and Lynn Lavigne
Susana, I am truly sorry for your loss. When life settles & you begin to breathe, you will have loving memories come to mind. Take those memories and smile as your dad is smiling upon you.
Irene and family, The Putnam Class of 1980 wish to send our condolences on the loos of your father. From the Class Alumni Reunion Committee Claire Remillard Janice (Joseph) Bryant Paula (Cislak) Frost Stefan Kowalik
Our deepest condolences and prayerd to the family. May he live on in your hearts and memories.
Susana, I am deeply sorry to hear the news about your father's passing. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family and friends at this difficult time. Keep his memories alive. Remember he will always be with you. Melissa
my condolence to all the family rest in peace
Visiting hours at the funeral home will be Friday, November 23, 2018 from 4:00-7:00 PM.
Funeral Services for Fernando will be Saturday, November 24, 2018 at 8:45 AM at the Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home, 64 Sewall St., Ludlow, MA followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in Our Lady of Fatima Church. Rites of Committal will be in Island Pond Cemetery
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 264 Cottage St. Springfield, MA 01104.
Help tell the story of Fernando by contributing to the Life Event Timeline. Upload the photo of an event...
Post an Event
Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home.
Dad you will always be in our hearts. You were the best father and grand father. Rest in piece.
Susana, I am truly sorry for your loss. Let your happy memories bring you comfort. Gary and Lynn Lavigne
Susana, I am truly sorry for your loss. When life settles & you begin to breathe, you will have loving memories come to mind. Take those memories and smile as your dad is smiling upon you.
Irene and family, The Putnam Class of 1980 wish to send our condolences on the loos of your father. From the Class Alumni Reunion Committee Claire Remillard Janice (Joseph) Bryant Paula (Cislak) Frost Stefan Kowalik
Our deepest condolences and prayerd to the family. May he live on in your hearts and memories.
Susana, I am deeply sorry to hear the news about your father's passing. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family and friends at this difficult time. Keep his memories alive. Remember he will always be with you. Melissa
my condolence to all the family rest in peace
Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home
Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home.