Jose Agustin Fernandez

FERNANDEZ, José Agustin, 73, of Westwood, NJ, formerly of the Dominican Republic, passed away on Friday, February 14th, 2025, surrounded by his three beloved children and loving family. Born in 1951 in Boca De Bao, Dominican Republic, José emigrated to the United States at the age of 15.

José is survived by his cherished children, Sindia Fernandez (Michael Hannigan), Jessica Fernandez (Hamie Kaffaie) and Jonathan Fernandez, as well as his granddaughter, Viola Hannigan. He is also mourned by his 10 siblings who he held dear: Martina del Carmen, Ramona, Adriano, Leonardo Antonio, Rosa, Juan Quirino, Manuel, Brijida, Rafael and Australia as well as his ex-wife Carmen Fernandez who he still shared a special bond with. He was predeceased by his loving parents, Juan Crisostomo Fernandez and Inocencia Dolores Matista.

José had a passion for good jokes, the Mets, and treasured family gatherings filled with food, music, and dancing. He welcomed everyone with open arms and had an extraordinary love for cooking, always going above and beyond to nourish those around him. He and his brothers did this for over 30 years at their beloved Pizzeria + Restaurant, Italian Time in Waldwick, NJ.

José will be greatly missed by both his family and community. The family will receive guests at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Rd., Westwood, NJ on Friday, February 21st from 4-8pm. A Mass celebrating José's life and faith will be held at St. Andrew R.C. Church in Westwood, NJ on Saturday, February 22nd at 10 AM. Memorial contributions can be made in José's name to the Dementia Society of America - dementiasociety.org/donate and/or the World Central Kitchen wck.org/donate.