Obituary of Laurinda Fernandes

Laurinda Teixeira Fernandes, age 86, of Bridgeport, beloved wife of Amadeu Fernandes, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 11, 1930 in Meixeido, Montalegre, Portugal, she was a daughter of the late Antonio Teixeira and Emilia Calhelhas Teixeira. Laurinda was a retired seamstress, having retired from Leather Sportswear. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She treasured time with her family and her love will always remain in their hearts. In addition to her beloved husband of 50 years, Amadeu, survivors include three loving children, two sons, Fernando Teixeira and his wife Ana of Shelton, Tony Fernandes and his wife Liz of Trumbull, a daughter, Chris Garcia and her husband Elvin of Trumbull, six cherished grandchildren, Nelson, Kris, Mark, Erika, Adolfo and Jonathan, six adored great grandchildren, Gwendolyn, Abigail, Journey, Logan, Enzo, and Karter, two sisters, Maria Garcia and her husband Antonio of Portugal and Linda Rodrigues and her husband Albino of Milford, as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three brothers, Antonio, Joaquin and Augusto. Funeral services will take place on Monday, January 23, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. in the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull, and at 11:00 a.m. in Our Lady of Fatima Church, Bridgeport, for a Mass of Christian Burial. Entombment will follow in the Pilgrimage Mausoleum in Mountain Grove Cemetery, Bridgeport. Relatives and friends may greet the family on Monday morning from 9:15 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home.