Obituary for
Guillermo Fernandez
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Guillermo Fernandez, 77, of Coral Springs, FL passed away peacefully with family at his side on December 29, 2016. He was born in Union de Reyes, Cuba on January 19, 1939 to Mercedes and Manuel Fernandez.
Known as “Nene” or “Willie,” he was proud of both his Cuban roots and his American citizenship. A believer in the American Dream, Willie came with little and was able to build a life in New York working in residential maintenance and as a doorman. After his retirement, he moved to South Florida to be close to his grandchildren. His favorite pastime was watching thoroughbred horse races and sharing endless laughter with his grandchildren.
Guillermo is survived by his wife, Julia, of 48 years; children, Guillermo Fernandez, Blanca (Luis) Alvarez, and Mercedes (Thomas) Vazquez; and his grandchildren, Gina and Lia Alvarez, T.J., Jessica, Alyssa, and Jason Vazquez. Also left to cherish his memory are his siblings, Humberto Fernandez, Aracely Alvarez, and Murusa Fernandez.
A Memorial Gathering will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Coral Springs Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will begin promptly at 6:00 P.M.
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Guillermo Fernández, 77 años, de Coral Springs, Florida, falleció con su familia a su lado el 29 de Diciembre de 2016. Nació en Union de Reyes, Cuba el 19 de enero de 1939, sus padres son Mercedes y Manuel Fernández.
Conocido como "Nene" o "Willie", estaba orgulloso de sus raíces cubanas y de su ciudadanía Americana. Un creyente en el sueño americano, Willie vino con poco y pudo construir una vida en Nueva York trabajando en mantenimiento residencial. Después de su retiro, se trasladó al sur de la Florida para estar cerca de sus nietos. Su pasatiempo favorito era observar carreras de caballos de pura raza y compartir en risas con sus nietos.
Guillermo es sobrevivido por su esposa, Julia, de 48 años; Hijos, Guillermo Fernández, Blanca (Luis) Álvarez, y Mercedes (Thomas) Vázquez; y sus nietos, Gina y Lia Alvarez, T.J., Jessica, Alyssa, y Jason Vazquez. También quedan para acariciar su memoria sus hermanos, Humberto Fernández, Aracely Álvarez y Murusa Fernández.
Una reunión conmemorativa se llevará a cabo el martes, 3 de enero de 2017 de 4:00 P.M. a las 6:00 p.m. Con un servicio conmemorativo para comenzar a las 6:00 P.M.
