Desiderio S. Fernandes

February 25, 2020

Desiderio S. Fernandes, 85, longtime resident of Closter, NJ, originally from the village of Veroda in Goa, India, passed away on February 25, 2020. Beloved husband of Catarina Fernandes. Devoted father of Rita Fernandes and Safahudeen Janoof, Sucila Fernandes, and Sanjay and Melissa Fernandes. Loving grandfather of Samir, Safiyah and Suhail Safahudeen and Joseph and Penelope Fernandes. Dear brother of Inacio and Dorotina Fernandes and their children. For many years, Desiderio worked at Jamis Bicycle to provide for his family. He was a long time member of the Goan Association of NY. Visitation at the Barrett Funeral Home, 148 Dean Dr, Tenafly on February 28th from 5-8 PM. Funeral mass at St. Mary's RC Church, 20 Legion Place, Closter on February 29th at 9:00 AM. Interment will follow at Ascension Cemetery, 650 Saddle River Rd, Airmont NY. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association (www.heart.org), the American Diabetes Association (www.diabetes.org), the National Kidney Foundation (www.kidney.org), The Closter Volunteer Ambulance and Rescue Corps (www.cvarcnj.org), or the Closter Police Department (www.closterboro.com)