Jorge Fernandez
Died: Jun 8, 2018
He was employed by Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ as an Area Manager for many years. Jorge was a very generous, hardworking and dedicated husband and father. He had a enormous spiritual love of God, was known for his ability to make people laugh. Many will remember his love of hats, especially his Russian hat or his favorite Fedora. Jorge enjoyed boxing, all types of music and a good cigar.
He is survived by his loving wife: Julianna Gratacos Fernandez, his cherished children, Rachel and Elijah Fernandez; his devoted mother Iris Mourino Fernandez, a brother, Jose Fernandez and wife Yolanda, a sister, Rosaura Fernandez, 3 brother in laws, William Gratacos and wife Carol, Richard Gratacos and wife Donna, Brian Gratacos and wife Valarie, 2 sister in laws, Patricia Wilder and husband Blaze, Suzanne Mahler and husband Robert, many nieces, nephews, cousins, great nieces and nephews and his beloved dogs, Vader, Brutus and Laya.
Visitation will be Wednesday, June 13, 2018 from 1-5 pm at Cochran Funeral Home, Inc., 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ with services beginning at 5pm with Mr. Jose Fernandez of Bethel Life Center, East Stroudsburg, PA officiating.
In lieu of flowers, Donations may be made to www.star99.1.com ,P.O. Box 9053, Zarephath, NJ 08898 or to www.ehrdogs.org , Eleventh Hour Rescue, P.O. Box 218, Rockaway, NJ 07866 in memory of Jorge.
Condolences:
Miriam John
#29
July 23rd, 2019 8:52 pm
I am so saddened to hear this. I only heard today of George's passing. George spoke about God, his wife and his twins all of the time while working at ACT. He lived for them. He was definitely a breath of fresh air. He was always positive, hopeful and full of energy. He was always smiling. I will miss you my friend. May God continue to give your wife, children and all of your loved ones comfort and peace. I am so sorry. My deepest condolences.
Julianna
#28
September 4th, 2018 11:55 am
STILL NOT REAL!! MISS YOU G!
Rafael and Madeleine Collazo
#27
July 26th, 2018 10:17 am
Jorge,
You made our lives specials. You always brought laughter to Ralph when you would push your glasses up toward your nose and say, " Pues Chavate." And then you walk your funny little way. You will be missed. Wished we could have seen your more but just knowing that you have your wings now and are looking down at us. To God Be the Glory. Now you can play your drums before the King of Kings. Love you bro.
Ralph and Maggie
Luis Ramos
#26
June 19th, 2018 9:54 pm
Jorgito, miss you cuz.
The world is diminished a bit with your passing.
See you soon.
R.I.P.
Laurence Timberman
#25
June 18th, 2018 12:22 pm
So sorry for your loss my prayers are with you and your family
Arthur Pierfy
#24
June 14th, 2018 4:34 pm
So sad to hear of the passing of George
I have known George for many years mentored him and was a friend to him
This world lost a wonderful decent loving person
Heaven is happy but I will forever miss him until I see him one day
His prayers thoughts counseling helped me through my heart operation last year
I am sad cause I will not hear his voice again
God Bless you George
Art
Randall Fedon
#23
June 14th, 2018 7:28 am
I will miss my colleague and friend George. Talking to George was like opening the windows on a beautiful Spring day. I will miss working with him and the laughs we shared along the way. There was only one George. God Bless him and his family.
Luis Ramos
#22
June 13th, 2018 9:20 pm
Jorgito, miss you cuz.
The world is diminished a bit with your passing.
See you soon.
R.I.P.
Louis Villano
#21
June 13th, 2018 6:51 pm
I worked for George at Jefferson,he had so much energy it's hard to believe he's gone.My wife and I are praying for his family.
Howard Nifoussi
#20
June 13th, 2018 5:45 pm
I am honored to have called Jorge my friend. I will miss his infectious laugh, his companionship, his support. Atlantic City and Rutgers will never be the same without Jorge. My love to you, Julianna, Elijah, and Rachel, and to all the extended family. May Jorge’s memory be a blessing.
JANE E HOFFMAN
#19
June 13th, 2018 2:11 pm
Mrs. Fernandez and Family: George was a wonderful, hard working and caring co-worker. He would stop by my office at the high school to chat frequently and he always talked about his family with great love and affection. He explained how he ran to keep in shape and really watched his diet. I was so excited when he told us about buying the house with all the fireplaces! He was so happy to have such a wonderful house for his wife and children.
We used to talk a lot about spirituality. It was obvious to me the first time I met George that he had a special relationship with Jesus. It is clear to me that God wanted him back for a special mission on the other side. We will all miss him; he was taken much too soon. Your family is in my prayers.
Jane Hoffman R.N.
Tom Cunningham
#18
June 13th, 2018 1:40 pm
George was a very good man, a good friend and colleague. I will miss him very much. My condolences to Julie, Elijah, Rachel and the rest of the extended family. God bless all of you.
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#17
June 13th, 2018 10:41 am
Rest in peace George
Marisol Kalina
#16
June 13th, 2018 10:29 am
Dearest Cousin Jorge! You will be truly miss! We will cherish every memory we have with you. Keep smiling down on us!
Donna Vander Ploeg
#15
June 13th, 2018 8:53 am
My heart breaks for you, Julianna and twins. I truly enjoyed working with George at Jefferson, and we had many conversations about family and faith. George introduced me to Star 99.1, and I have often thought of him when I have listened to the station to lift me up. He was truly a very special man and his family and God were the most important reasons for living. I am sure he is welcomed in Glory by our Lord! May you have peace knowing that he is in Heaven and watching over you and your children.
Glenn Grey & family
#14
June 13th, 2018 6:39 am
Julianna & Family, I was so saddened when I got this news just this morning George was my boss at Jefferson Township Public Schools he was always very respectful to me and my family we became good friends outside of work he always said to me family comes first he let it be known that he truly loved his family and if you became his friend he considered you his family and loved you as family . George you will truly be missed rest in Prayer my Brother
JANET Jackson
#13
June 12th, 2018 10:08 pm
Julie and the entire family.. I am profoundly sad to hear about your loss. I do celebrate the love your entire family have for each other. You have always exuded the example of family love and unity!
Naida Mourino-Torrens
#12
June 12th, 2018 7:29 pm
Rest in Peace cuz - You will be immensely missed. You will have everyone laughing in Heaven. Tiranos un chiste desde alla.
Luis Ramos
#11
June 12th, 2018 5:16 pm
Jorgito, miss you cuz.
The world is diminished a bit with your passing.
See you soon.
R.I.P.
Mary & Nick Migliaccio
#10
June 12th, 2018 4:07 pm
We loved our 3 Kings visit with Jorge and family at the Caridas. Also seeing that Russian hat! Our hearts broke with this news. We send love to his beautiful family and please let us know if we can do anything. He brought joy and love to everyone.
Michael and Rose Ann Ciccone
#9
June 12th, 2018 12:14 pm
My Cousin Julianna and twins Elijah and Rachel, I did not know your dad, Jorge very well, but I knew how much he loved and how much he was loved. I always saw how happy your family was and how special that is in this world. I know he will be missed, but the love that is there will never be diminished because he is not here with us anymore. I keep you and your family deep in my heart and prayers. With much love to all of you.
Julianna Fernandez
#8
June 12th, 2018 11:52 am
My sweet, sweet George!
Mike verdjak
#7
June 12th, 2018 11:10 am
Condolences to the Fernandez family...I had the pleasure of working with George and will always remember his sense of humor and kind soul. He will be missed..R.I.P Friend.
Desarae
#6
June 12th, 2018 7:55 am
You will truly be missed. You were a great person and a kind soul. Thank you for the light you casted in peoples lives. Your family will forever be in our prayers,
Robert Williams
#5
June 11th, 2018 7:29 pm
Its still a shock!! Jorge will definitely be remembered here at work, he was a great employee here at the Advance Auto in Budd Lake! He kept us laughing, especially with his catch phrase "UhhhErrr", that was his funny way of saying no lol..... I always knew no matter how stressful the day was he would be coming in at exactly 2:30pm to make me crack a smile!! He was a big help with me being a new manager since hes been dealing with that for years! If I had marriage questions i would ask him, he always had an answer. We love you man. Rest easy my brother!!
Mary Rogers
#4
June 11th, 2018 6:04 pm
Dear Julie and Family,
I was so saddened when I heard about Jorge. My heart goes out to you and your children. May all the love you have for Jorge, plant a garden of memories. My heartfelt sympathy!
Love and Sympathy,
Mary, Denon & Mariah
Jose Fernandez
#3
June 11th, 2018 4:37 pm
My Little Brother you will be missed, but always in my heart. This is not goodbye but till we meet again in GLORY. I know you are now at Peace. Love always Joe
To Julie and Elijah and Rachel Keep Jorge's Dreams going forward, don't take a step back, keep moving forward fulling everyone of his dreams for you guys. He loved you guys deeply. Love always Uncle Tio.
Ray
#2
June 11th, 2018 3:30 pm
Prayers for divine consolation and understanding.
Luis Ramos
#1
June 11th, 2018 3:26 pm
Jorgito, miss you cuz.
The world is diminished a bit with your passing.
See you soon.
R.I.P.
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