Kenneth Fernandes

Kenneth Fernandes, 88, of West Chester, Pennsylvania, formerly of Jersey City, New Jersey, and Bhopal, India passed away on March 4, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in India on December 1, 1937 to the late Victor and Piadade Fernandes. He was married for 42 years to his beloved wife Philomena Fernandes, who predeceased him.

He is survived by his two daughters and their spouses, Caroline Fernandes and John Cardwell of Downingtown, Christine Fernandes and Christopher Pielli of West Chester, and two very loved grandchildren, Andrew and Angelina. He is also survived by his siblings Philomena Vaz and Albin Fernandes, and many wonderful nieces and nephews who live all over the world. He is predeceased by his sister Catherine Vaz.

Ken was a humble, kind, loving, and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.  He was the beloved and deeply respected patriarch of our family who led with quiet strength and wisdom. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, cooking spicy Indian food (his love language), playing soccer, traveling, and gardening.

Ken was a man of strong faith and went to mass daily. He and his family had the privilege of meeting and being blessed by Mother Teresa (now St. Teresa) in Bhopal.  He worked in the transportation and shipping industry.

Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Mass on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at SS. Phillips & James Roman Catholic Church, 723 E. Lincoln Highway, Exton, PA 19341. Visitation will be from 10 to 10:45 AM, and Mass will be at 11 AM at the Church. Interment is private.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Doctors Without Borders, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, SS Philip & James Parish (723 E. Lincoln Highway, Exton, PA 19341), or the YMCA (605 Airport Rd, West Chester, PA 19380).