Jerry Fernandez – Finleyville
Obituaries
December 13, 2023

Jerry Fernandez – Finleyville

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Jerry Fernandez, 52, of Finleyville, Union Township, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. Born Nov. 28, 1971, in New Eagle, he was the son of the late Gerald and Gladys J. (Kulikowski) Fernandez. Jerry was a 1989 graduate of Ringgold High School. He is survived by two brothers and sister-in-law, Gregory (Sue) Fernandez of Finleyville, and Richard Fernandez of Finleyville; two sisters, Monica Fernandez (Roger Colosimo) of Monongahela, and Theresa Fernandez of North Versailes; and two nieces, Brooke and Julia Opfer. Funeral services were handled by MARSHALL MARRA FUNERAL HOME, 216 Chess St., Monongahela, 724-258-6767. Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, in Monongahela Cemetery with the Rev. Josh Green officiating. Condolences for Jerry can be made online at marshallmarrafuneralhome.com.

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