Michael Fernandes (68) of Flint, Michigan, son (third among the seven children) of the late Bartholomew & the late Sabina (nee Alphonso) of Karwar, India, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at McLaren-Flint Hospital, Flint, Michigan.

Michael is survived by his wife, Juliet (nee Mascarenhas) of Flint, Michigan;  children, Dr Neelesh Fernandes of Hawaii and Lekha Fernandes of Oregon, USA; Sister-in-law Patricia (nee Machado), wife of the late Victor Fernandes who resides in Bombay, India;  two brothers, Dr Joseph and wife Philomena of North Carolina, USA; Freddy and wife Debbie of Michigan, USA; two sisters, Precilla and husband Dr Marshall D'Souza of Florida, USA, Joyce and husband Herman Aranha of Bombay, India; his Uncle Sam and wife Mabel Alphonso; 

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Victor and Dr. Noel.


Funeral details:

Visitation will be Sunday 4-8 PM and Monday 12-3 PM and 5-8 PM at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road.
A Divine Mercy and Rosary Service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

The funeral will be held at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 609 East Fifth Avenue, Flint, MI - Tuesday March 8, 2016 at 12:00 PM. The viewing will start at 11:00 AM.

Monsignor Richard J. Groshek will be officiating the Mass. Cremation will take place following the Mass.


In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Disability Network of Flint on his behalf.


Contact: Dr. Neelesh Fernandes (Email: nfernandesmd@gmail.com)