Welisarage M. Fernando Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Welisarage M. Fernando of Chicopee, Massachusetts, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on August 11, 2024 at the age of 63. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Palis Fernando and Mildred Fernando (Silva); his son Welisarage Kaween Nisal Fernando; his sisters, Benita Fernando and Helen Fernando; his brothers-in-law, Anicetas Silva and Tudor Silva; and his godson Kushala Fernando.
He is survived by: his friend Kirul of Year's Day; his wife Deepthi Fernando (Mendis); his daughters, Kawinthi N. Fernando (Jeffrey Busha) of Haverhill, Malinthi L. Fernando of Chicopee and Dinithi C. Fernando of Chicopee; his daughter-in-law Dr. Mahawa Sam of Worcester; his siblings, Swineetha Fernando (Ananda Amarasinghe) of Staten Island, NY, Swarna Fernando of Sri Lanka, Kusuma Fernando of Sri Lanka, Malkanthi Fernando (Upali DeSilva) of Sri Lanka, Pelix Fernando (Erin Perera) of Sri Lanka and Sarath Fernando (Priyani) of Sri Lanka; and his siblings-in-law, Benedict Silva of Sri Lanka, Lushan Mendis of Sri Lanka and Nilanthi Mendis (Ruwan Jayalath) of Sri Lanka. He is also survived by nephews, nieces, cousins, numerous friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to support his family at https://gofund.me.
