Christine R. Fernandez aged 97, passed away on September 23, 2021 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. She was born on April 1, 1924 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Christine "Chrissy" as she was affectionately known to her family and friends, spent a large part of her life here in North Palm Beach, but she still called "South Philly" home.
She was predeceased by her husband John Fernandez, sisters, Henrietta Schaefer, Irene Beal, brothers Nelson and Stephen Rekos. Also predeceased by her beloved grandson, Michael Martino. She is survived by her daughter Geraldine Martino (Mike) , granddaughters Kimberly Martino Simms (Michael), Samantha Martino Marx (Matthew), grandson Steven A. Martino. Great grandchildren, Oliver L. Jones IV, M.Leighton Simms, Brady and Connor Marx and many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive guests at 10:30 am with a Rosary Service for Christine to be held Thursday, September 30, 2021 at 11:00 am, Howard-Quattlebaum Funeral Cremation and Event Center, 754 Us Highway 1, North Palm Beach, FL 33408.