Gerald L. Fernandes, 73, construction worker

Gerald L. Fernandes, 73, of Boston, died Saturday, September 4, 2010 at the Boston Medical Center after an extended illness. He was the son of the late Andrew Gomes and Annie Fernandes.

He was born in Rhode Island and was raised in Wareham. He was a longtime resident of Boston.

Mr. Fernandes was a laborer for M. Suzzi and Sons for many years before retiring.

He was the loving father of Bobby Nunes, of Boston, Gerald Nunes, of Boston, Ann Waters, of Louisville, KY, Geraldine Fernandes, of Brighton, Brian Fernandes, of Quincy, Bobby Fernandes, of Quincy, and Andrew and Jeremy Hardy, of Foxboro.

His siblings include Georgianna Parker, of Providence, RI, Michael Sneed, of Boston, Claude M. Sneed, of Boston, Candida Royster, of New Bedford, and the late Alex Sneed.

His family also includes his aunt and adopted mother, the late Laura Russell, and other brothers and sisters, Jeanette Santos, Janie Alexander, Minnie Roderick, Diana Semedo, Irving "Tootsie" Russell, Bernadine Clay-Smith, Barbara Munson, Barry Russell, the late Gerald Lopes, the late Loretta Lopes, and the late Leroy Russell.

Mr. Fernandes is also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a host of nephews and nieces.

His funeral will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, September 11, 2010 from the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 2599 Cranberry Hwy., (Rte. 28), Wareham, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Patrick's Church, 82 High St., Wareham. Burial will follow in St. Patrick's Cemetery.

Visiting hours are from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. For directions and online guestbook, visit: www.ccgfuneralhome.com.