Fernando Goncalves Branco

Fernando Gonçalves Branco was born on June 3, 1939 in Lisbon, Estremadura, Portugal and passed away peacefully at home, with his family by his side on January 17, 2020 in Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada at the age of 80 years.

Beloved husband of Grace (Nee Santos) for 53 years. He is the loving Father of Deborah Branco (Josè Francisco Barbosa) Stephanie Branco De Francesca (Fiore De Francesca). Cherished Avô of Brittany Branco Sacco, Salvatore Branco De Fancesca, Vanessa Nicole Branco De Francesca, Fernando Branco De Francesca, and Adriano Branco De Francesca. Loving brother of Esperanca (deceased), Maria Josè (deceased), Gloria, Celeste, João, Josè. He will be loved, deeply missed and forever remembered by his wife, children, grandchildren, siblings, nieces, nephews extended family and friends.

Arrangements under the direction of Jerrett Funeral Home, 1141 St. Clair Ave. W. (1 block east of Dufferin) 416-654-7744. There will be no visitation prior to the Funeral Mass, friends are asked to go directly to the church. Family and friends are invited to join the family for the Funeral Mass at St. Clare’s Catholic Church, 1118 St. Clair Ave., W. on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at 10:00am. Interment to follow at Holy Martyrs of Japan Cemetery, 2952 Ninth Line, Bradford, ON.

If lieu of flowers, donations in Memory of Fernando Branco may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.