Constance Ann Fernandez

Constance Ann Fernandez, 87, of Sarasota, was called home to heaven on Friday, July 19, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Perth Amboy, NJ to the late Anne and Samuel Vicario on September 21, 1936. She was the eldest of 3 children.

Constance married Peter (her “Doll Pete”) on September 3, 1971.

She is survived by her husband, Peter; 5 children, Wayne (Debby) Orosz; Patti (Tom) Quartetti; Robin Orosz, Peter (Amanda) and Connie (Joseph) Herbert; 6 grandchildren, Rachel, Jacob, Emily, Peter, Anna and Samuel; 1 great grandchild, Abel; and 2 brothers, Angelo (Barbara) Vicario and Michael (Mercedes) Vicario.

Constance was an angel on earth. She was always there for her family. She never quit on any of her family or lost faith in us. Her love was truly unconditional, non-judgmental and eternal. Her ability to forgive and accept us all was unwavering. She always saw the good and would go to the ends of the earth to protect her family and was selfless in all she thought and did.

Constance was a devout Roman Catholic and raised her family accordingly. Her undying faith in God was evident in her daily life. You couldn’t help but feel her love for Jesus and strong faith she had just by being in her presence.

Whether you knew her as Constance, Connie, Mom, Mommy, Gammom or Nana, her selfless, giving spirit will be missed beyond words. We will have comfort and rejoice in knowing she is fully healed, safely home in heaven, and watching over us.

We cannot wait to meet again and hear your beautiful laughter and feel the warmth of your healing embrace. Best Friends…Forever.

A funeral mass for Constance will be held Friday, July 26, 2024 at 9:30 AM at Incarnation Catholic Church, 2901 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34239. Following the funeral mass will be a committal service at 11:00 AM at Palms Memorial Park, 170 Honore Ave, Sarasota, FL 34232.

A celebration of life will follow the burial, announced by the family.