“Dez”
Roland was born in Manhattan, New York to parents Roland and Providence Hernandez. He attended Saint Agnes school in Sparkill, New York.
Roland was a devoted husband and father. His bride of 60 years was Barbara Kursen Hernandez. He is survived by his wife and four daughters, Julie Lomascolo of Oldsmar, FL., Lisa Tobin (David) of Clearwater, FL, Christine Mieczkowski (Kirk) of Lithia, FL, and Barbara Ambeau (David) of Gibsonton, FL; and seven grandchildren, Matthew and Melissa Tobin, Jessica and Joshua Torres, Kevin Mieczkowski, Meredith and Katherine Lloyd.
Roland was preceded in death by his siblings, Norma Balconis and Robert Hernandez. Surviving siblings are Raymond Hernandez of The Villages, FL, Louis Halle of Glendale, AZ, Gary Hernandez of Wesley Chapel, FL, and Laura Clineball of Roanoke, VA.
Roland was a devout Catholic and truly set an example of loving others more than himself. He sang in the church choir and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Roland was the life of the party and will be missed by all who knew him. His talent and passion for singing and impersonating Elvis will be a favored memory. He loved softball and played until he was 72 years of age. He was a huge Yankees fan and will be remembered as always wearing a Yankees cap. He never met a stranger and sometimes you wonder what he would say next.
Roland is now in paradise with his maker, but his legacy of love and selflessness will be in our hearts forever.
