Victor M. Fernandez, 96, a lifelong resident of Tampa, FL, passed away on December 4, 2022 at his daughter’s home in Brandon, FL. He was born on April 26, 1926, the son of Carmen (Chavez) and Ramon Fernandez. Victor was preceded in death by his wife of 74 years, Martha Fernandez; his daughter, Irene Crisp; his brothers, Raymond and Leonard Fernandez; and his sister, Olga Lopez. He is survived by his daughter and son-in law, Yolanda and Gilbert Granado; grandchildren Luanda Smalley (Chuck), Robert Crisp, Amanda Polin, Cathy Bryant (Mark), Wanda Moore (Scott), Anthony Granado (Kristy), and Tim Fernandez (Lena); 15 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-granddaughters; his sister Carmen Walker; and many loving nephews and nieces. Victor served in the Air Force during WWII and retired from the US Postal Service. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who will be forever missed by his family. There are no services scheduled at this time.