Jonathan D. Fernandes

Jonathan Fernandes, 50 of New Bedford, passed away at the St. Luke's Hospital on Saturday, May 16, 2026 after complications of a Medical Condition. Jonathan was the husband of the late Lisa Medeiros and the son of Maria "Kelly" Patricio, and his stepdad who raised him, the late Arthur Patricio. He was the father of Kayla M. Fernandes, and stepfather to Lizzie and Tony Medeiros. He also leaves behind his brother Joshua Patricio, his wife Kira and their boys Benjamin and Zachary.

Jonathan had a larger-than-life personality that always took over the room from the moment he arrived. He had the gift of gab and storytelling and seemed to know something about everything. He never stopped talking and loved to tell about his many adventures he encountered throughout his life with his many friends and his many travels. We were forced to listen to some of them over and over but it never got old. He entertained us constantly with whatever was going on in his life and the life of others, present and past. He forgot nothing. As a teenager, he loved to ATV with his friends, fishing, and enjoyed the many family camping trips at Horseneck Beach, Cape Cod and New Hampshire. He was always helping someone do something, always on the go. He was a mechanic from a teenager. His first car was a stripped jeep he built from spare parts from the junkyards and salvage yards. Cars were his passion. He loved working on cars and was our personal mechanic for all of our vehicles, as well as, those of his friends. He was self-taught and could take apart an engine and put it back together without a thought or a manual. It was a natural gift. When he lived at home we often had a large table on our sun porch with car parts all laid out that he had taken off of something he was working on. We were amazed as to how he could easily put it all back together again.

Jonathan’s biggest love was his daughter Kayla. He was a proud dad at her High School graduation last year and when she completed her first year of college this month. A quick phone call would turn into hours, with Kayla mostly listening. He talked about anything and everything. He loved to tell her stories about her growing up, her mother, her sister Lizzie and her brother Tony, their adventures and his own life experiences.

Jonathan will be a big hole in our family, deeply missed, and the short time we had with him greatly treasured.

Jonathan also leaves behind his father, Jose Fernandes Jr, his wife Susie, step-sisters, Victoria and Lauren, Aunt & Uncle Nelson and Linda Guerra, their children Nicole and Brendan Coon and Otis, Matthew and Colin Guerra and Oscar, Aunt Delilah Evangelista, sons, David, Jay, wife Lori, their children, Kingston and Juliana, Aunt Kitty and Uncle Frank Baptista Sr. (both deceased) their children Frank Jr. and Dottie Baptista, Manny & Sherri Baptista, children Katherine and Kristina and their families, David & Hannah Baptista and Minah, Chris Baptista, children Zach, Holly and Tyler, and their families. Jonathan also leaves behind his special friend Lynn Curran, as well as, and his beloved rescued French bulldog - Cash.

In accordance with his wishes, Jonathan will be cremated.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Jonathan's name  to the Animal Rescue League in Fairhaven, MA.