Jonathan A. Fernau Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Jonathan A. Fernau of Rochester, Massachusetts, born in Taunton, Massachusetts, who passed away on November 19, 2023, at the age of 23, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jonathan A. Fernau to show support.
He was predeceased by: his grandfather Dennis G. Fernau; his stepgrandfathers, Ronald Santagati Sr. and Ronald Santagati Jr.; and his close friend Paul Gagnon. He is survived by: his parents, Tonya Lavigne-Joyce (Sean) of Rochester and Christopher J. Fernau (Roberta) of Lakeville; his brother Christopher Lavigne of Newport News, VA; his girlfriend Kylie Silva of Rochester; his stepsister Madison Aguiar of Fall River; his grandparents, James, Lidwina Lavigne (Pimental) of Taunton and Patricia A. Fernau (Dupuis) of Carver; his stepgrandparents, William and Sheryl Joyce of Rochester; his aunts and uncles, Jamie Lavigne of Taunton, Kathy Silva of Taunton, Dennis Fernau Jr. of Carver, Steve, Jackie Fernau of East Bridgewater, Shannon Joyce of Rochester and Robert (Andrea Joyce); and his nephew Christopher John Guilmette (CJ) of Fall River. He is also survived by his parents and stepparents.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in memory of Jonathan Fernau to support Neuroblastoma research and patient care at dana-farber.org/gift (https://danafarber.jimmyfund.org) or at: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
