DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY. HE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON. FOND MEMORIES FROM EVERYONE. 

Deepest condolences to the Fernandez family.  The family is in our prayers. 

May the loss of so many not lessen the loss of each.  We lost Jose Manuel way to soon, you will be greatly missed.  Wish you peace and may you find many good grapes to make wine in your next life.  RIP

From the Valado/Gomez family

Dear Fernandez Family, please accept our warmest condolences, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Joe will always be in our hearts and memories. 
We worked together for 10 years, he was not only an excellent professional and leader, but a close friend. I will never forget his calm, gentle and happy attitude, the warmth his smile brought to the office every day. 
Rest In Peace my friend. 
Patty 

It was a privilege to have known and worked with Joe. He was always a true gent and always had a great calming influence on matters. 

Joe was one of the nicest person you can meet. He always had the smile in his face. Really sad to hear the news. RIP Joe.

Jose was a great man! We had great times at the Spanish Pavillion plus I used to see him on my way to work at the Gateway Center! Descanse en Paz mi Amigo!

Dear Fernandez Family,

Our heart felt condolences on Joe’s passing. Joe hired me at Amex in 1996.  It was apparent to me from day one that Joe was by far one of the best bosses that I worked for till this day. He was passionate about his work, family and zest for life. We traveled together and shared many life long memories. Rest in peace Joe and God bless your family. 

Michael & Jackie Sassi


I am so deeply sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. I will miss him very much. He was a wonderful friend and business partner whom I had the great pleasure and privilege to know and work with for nearly 40 years. We would not have been able to achieve the many successes we had with AEB and SCB without his continuous support, energy and talent. He was unfailingly patient, supportive and friendly to anyone who needed his help. I enjoyed our work and travel together as we partnered on so many projects.  His family was his pride and joy. He often spoke about his wife, his children and his family here and in Spain. My family and I join them in their sorrow at his untimely passing. Rest In Peace, my friend.

So sorry to hear this.  I remember Joe fondly from my time working at American Express Bank.  Joe always had a twinkle in his eye and a big smile.  He was always helpful and someone you can count on.  Joe was the definition of a great guy. 

My condolences to the entire Fernandez family and all of his friends. 

Dan Ackerman 

Remembering Joe’s wonderful and gentle soul will forever remain in our hearts and in mind . Joe was always such a bright star in all our lives,May he rest in peace and live on within the memories of his loved ones.

I met Joe at AEB circa 1995.  No matter how hectic or chaotic it was, Joe always seemed to have a calm and serene aura about him.
He was kind and patient.  My condolences to his family.  He will be remembered and missed. Farewell my friend.
   

I was lucky to have known Joe from his days at AEB and worked for him for several years in SCB.  The term gentleman has always been used to describe him and it truly fits him perfectly.  He is also universally liked - it would be hard to find someone that didn't want to work with him or for him or just hang out with him!  He is a great storyteller - I always liked to hear him tell the one about his tree in India.  As much time and effort as he put into work, he loved his family so much - that's where we heard the real stories, about his family Thanksgivings, his daughter's wedding, his son's adventures in TV....my heart breaks for you all.  He won't be forgotten and will always be missed.  Warmest Regards, Jill Dyer

Deeply saddened by the sudden loss of a good friend and colleague.  Aside from  always enjoying his company  on the train home every day to Jersey,   Joe was appreciated by all who knew him to be kind a  and compassionate colleague, always ready to help in  solving their problems.   
Heartfelt condolences to his family whom I know he loved very much.  May he rest in peace.

I am so sad to hear this shocking news. Joe Fernandez was one of the best human beings I have interacted with. He was always smiling and ready to help with a very positive attitude. He was a very competent leader and one could go to him with any problem and he would find a solution.

I first met him in 1996 when I moved from India to New York. He was one of my best partners at work. He was a key member of our management team and made a huge contribution to American Express Bank becoming Number One in customer satisfaction in the Correspondent Banking business.

Joe - I will miss you and pray that you rest in peace my friend. Heartfelt condolences to the Joe Fernandez Family and the Amex Family on this irreparable and untimely loss.

I am truly sorry for  your loss.  I know Joe Fernandez for more than 25 years as we worked at American Express as a big happy family.  
My deepest sympathy go out to you and  your family.  I know that no words can come even close to healing the pain that you feel.  My heart goes out to you and your family in the sadness time.  Hope your loving memories ease your mind during this difficult time.

Sincerely
Nina Chin

Joe was a great manager and leader for me, he inspired me a lot. it's so hard and tough to get such wonderful personality in life. my deepest heartfelt condolences to his family and pray the almighty to allow his soul to rest in peace.

Joe was the consummate gentlemen.  To borrow a movie line that certainly applies to him:  A heart is not judged by how much you love, but by how much you were loved by others.   He will be dearly missed by his many friends and his colleagues.  

My deepest condolences to the entire family. Mr. Fernandez was clearly a very loving father and a great man. I will never forget the many amazing memories shared with the family while in Spain for Christine's wedding.  <3

Rest In Peace Joe ! Remembering the AEB Days. The camaraderie .

BV 
AEB NY 1996-2008

Joe and I started one week apart in 1976 at American Express. We worked Card division together, enrolled in the same programming course and assigned to the Bank upon completion. During our 34 yrs together, we were always just a few cubicles away from each other in support of the Bank. I have fond memories of our many trips together to Poole and Frankfurt among others. Even through late night implementations/support, there was always time for a good laugh or two.Joe had a mellow, even tempered disposition. Well liked by all and a great leader. To Maria, Christine & Joe Jr., I share your sadness. May our sadness be cushioned by the fine memories we have of Joe. Rest in peace, viego amigo.

I am beyond words to express our sadness about the loss of my cousin, Joe.  He was an amazing, kind, and compassionate man who will be deeply missed by all. I pray for peace for Lourdes, Christy, Danny and the many family members, friends, and colleagues who are left with the void of a life ended far too soon. I take solace only in knowing that he has returned home to a light full of unending love and serenity. Sending love to all. 
xoxoxo Nicole Celentano 


I was terribly shocked to hear of Joe's passing!  I worked with Joe in SCB for a good many years, and found him to be a real gentleman.  Joe was always willing to use his extensive knowledge and experience to help others, while at the same time he had an ability to keep tough tasks enjoyable and fun with a quick joke or funny observation.  

My sincere condolences and prayers go out to Joe's family in this very difficult time.

To the Fernandez family, we are so sorry for your loss. Jose Manuel was always kind to us and we shared a lot of good moments together, he was a truly special person. Our deepest condolences. He will always be in our minds and in our hearts. We send you our love and support in these difficult times.

To the Family of Joe Fernandez :
Please accept my condolence on the death of Joe.  Joe was a wonderful person  He will be missed by all of his AEB coworkers


My heart felt condolences to Fernandez family!
Working with Joe was a pleasure. His calm demeanor and friendly nature made it easy in dealing with situations.
Lunch time was always fun to have his team go with him to sit together and eat and share stuff. many memories from that..
Once he told us that, he was at resort and some people in the lobby thought he was Tony Bennett and approached him.. we laughed a lot!
Had fun memories of Golf events!
We miss you Joe! You left too soon! May your Soul RIP.

My deepest condolences to the family. Joe was a great colleague, always smiling and willing to help. He will be missed dearly!

My deepest condolences on the loss of Joe; I was sorry to hear the sad news. I had the pleasure of working with Joe for many years, as both a highly respected and kind colleague and friend.  He will be greatly missed. 

It was my privilege to have become friends with Joe at our famous IPUG Banking conferences many years ago and seeing him at each years conference.  He was a remarkable person with a great sense of humor and I am glad to have known him. I am hoping your wonderful memories of Joe help you through the sad times.  Joe will not be forgotten.

I still can't believe you're no more and it remains a shock. My deepest condolences to the family ...you've been such a wonderful person ...we will miss you  

I started to work with Joe from 6th Feb 2017 and  he has been a wonderful person to work with.  After working in Asia for 30+ years, it was a big surprise for me and even wondered if there ever be such a nice line manager.  He has been very instrumental in me gaining confidence and delivering strong performance.  It was a great shock to me and my family to hear his demise as we never expected this, that too to happen for such a good gentleman.  We share our condolences to the family and pray the almighty for his soul to rest in peace.

To the Fernandez Family -  I am not sure what to say in the face of this difficult loss.  Joe was my boss for the 12 years I worked at AEB/SCB.   He was always a total gentleman, unflappable no matter what crisis was amiss in the office, supported unconditionally his colleagues and employees, and had a great sense of humor.  I knew that having a person like him for a manager was a rare thing, and haven't had another since.  He left a lasting impression.  It is truly devastating that he has left this world so unexpectedly.  My heart breaks for the inexplicable grief you are feeling.  Wishing you hope and healing.  May he rest in peace. 

Having Joe as a manager and friend was an honor.  I recall us going to a luncheon and Joe bring the life of the party.  His hearty laughter and ability to engage with others was inspiring.  I always called him the mayor as everyone knew him no matter where we went.

I too know Joe from AEB.  He worked for me shortly after joining the bank.  Joe was a fantastic, caring person always.  We had such good times at the bank and even years ago were like family.  We had some great trips overseas.   Wherever we were, Joe always seemed to have a relative. Remember meeting a cousin or maybe it was an Uncle in Geneva. Use to tease him about all his relatives.  So many memories are filling my brain as I write this .  I am shocked by Joe’s passing.  One of the nicest person I have known.    My condolences to all of you.  He was a great guy.











My deepest condolences to you and your family on Joe’s untimely passing.  I worked with him for many years at the Bank and he was truly one of the kindest men I knew, a true gentleman in every way.  Know that he had a positive impact on everyone who knew him and he will always live on in all our memories.  May God bless you all.

To the Fernandez Family, I’m deeply saddened in hearing of his passing. I share your loss. 
He was and will always be someone who you can count on. We worked together in many aspects of our chosen profession. I’m honor to have had this association and most importantly he has my utmost respect. Please accept my condolences and may you find the strength, peace & tranquility in going forward. 


I worked with Joe for over 30 years.  He  was simply one of the best.  A true gentlemen!  I will always cherish the great times we had together.  
Over the years during our many lunches together,  Joe would often talk about his family.  You could sense how proud he was of them.  
Joe profoundly impacted everyone he met.   Rest In Peace, Joe.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Fernandez family.    

Querida Lourdes,

No tengo palabras. Mis mas profundas condolencias.

Fedra

Joe was a gentleman with a great heart and saw good in everyone, and I can remember like yesterday our discussion about soccer specially Barcelona.

My deepest condolences to the Fernandez family, and may Joe rest in peace and eternal life.

Que Dios pueda confortar vuestros corazones,  y que  Joseph estea desfrutando de mucha paz en compania de nuestro Senhor.🙏🙏🙏🙏

My most sincere condolences to all the family for your great loss.  May GOD grant you all serenity and help you find peace and tranquility within your hearts.  My prayers 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻are with you. 

I am so sorry to learn of Joe’s passing.  I knew Joe through a Banking Group, so I usually only saw him once a year.  He was always warm and welcoming and willing to share his experiences with the group.  Please accept my deepest sympathy.  Prayers for strength during this difficult time.  Joe will be missed. 🙏

Please accept our heartfelt condolences.  Jose Manuel was a wonderful person and we only have found memories.  Un abrazo!  John and Rose Rojo 

Worked  with Joe for almost 10 years. He was great coworker and a great leader.  His golf game could have used a few more years of work.  My condolences to his family.   He will be missed.

Joe and I were tasked with closing the Amex site in Poole, UK and we're taking the team there out to celebrate.  We were splitting the cost between our 2 cost centers.  Joe usually likes wine but we were both drinking Stella that night and were both quite inebriated.  One of our mates was struggling on a call with his wife (she was Argentinian) and handed the phone to Joe.  He reluctantly took it and began speaking to her in spanish calming her down.  Very smooth!

I worked at aeb.  Got to know joe there.  He was a real pro and a wonderful fella.  He leaves us long before he should have done so.  My condolences to the family. 

I new joe through my wife Nina and spent a lot of time with him at internet gathering he was one of a kind I am sorry for your loss  and wil pray for him 

We are so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing.  Our deepest heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Sending prayers.🙏🙏🙏


Dear Fernandez Family,  my deepest sympathies to you all for your loss. Joe was an amazing person, who will be deeply missed. May God give you comfort during this difficult time. My prayers are with you all.


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Joseph M. Fernandez

July 26, 1954 – February 2, 2021

Becker Funeral Home

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