Background
Fernandes, Joseph Edward was born on March 12, 1923 in Maderias, Portugal. Came to the United States, 1924. Son of Jose and Rosa (Teixerira) Fernandes.
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Joseph Edward Fernandes, small business owner. Decorated knight St. Gregory the Great; Order Prince Henry the Navigator (Portugal); recipient Peter Francisco award Portuguese Continental Union, 1966, Silver Beaver, Silver Antelope awards Boy Scouts American, 1977; named Man of Year National Conference of Christians and Jews.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Boston University, 1947. Doctor in Commercial Science (honorary), Stonehill College, 1964.
Career
With, Fernandes Super Markets, Inc., Norton, Massachusetts, since 1948;
president, treasurer, Fernandes Super Markets, Inc., Norton, Massachusetts, since 1952;
Chairman of the Board until 1979, Fernandes Super Markets, Inc., Norton, Massachusetts. Treasurer Fernandes realty corporation, Brockton East Shopping Plaza, Inc., Fernandes Twin-City realty corporation. President Portuguese Times Newspaper, since 1980, Portuguese Cable television Network, since 1981, Station WRCB, Providence, since 1982;director Fall River Line Pier, Massachusetts.
Consultant Alliance for Progress, Uruguay, 1962.
Membership
President Annawon council Boy Scouts American, since 1974, regional North-East Director, since 1971, also board directors. Former chairman Portuguese American Federation United States and Canada. Board directors Massachusetts Blue Sheild, Massachusetts Easter Seals, United States Ship Massachusetts Memorial Committee, Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra.
Trustees council University Massachusetts, 1973. Former trustee Salve Regina College, Newport, Rhode Island. Former president Portuguese Cultural Foundation.
President Bristol County Development Council, since 1980. Served with Army of the United States, 1943-1945. Member International Association Chain Stores (president 1968-1971), Portugal-United States Chamber of Commerce (director).
Connections
Married Annabelle Watson, April 24, 1954. Children: Joseph, Marcia, Donna Maria.
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Decorated knight St. Gregory the Great. Order Prince Henry the Navigator (Portugal). Recipient Peter Francisco award Portuguese Continental Union, 1966, Silver Beaver, Silver Antelope awards Boy Scouts American, 1977. Named Man of Year National Conference of Christians and Jews.Decorated knight St. Gregory the Great. Order Prince Henry the Navigator (Portugal). Recipient Peter Francisco award Portuguese Continental Union, 1966, Silver Beaver, Silver Antelope awards Boy Scouts American, 1977.
Named Man of Year National Conference of Christians and Jews.