Ed Fernandez passes

Eric Merryfield · 03-20-2023, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Goldman

I'm sad to announce the passing last night of fellow racer Ed Fernandez after a brief illness. I will pass on information on funeral and memorial services whe they become available,

I am saddened to here of Ed's passing. First met him and his car in the staging lanes at Atco open, it had a Hanoi Jane sticker on the back, which I liked, liked the car too. Ed was authentic, and feisty. He could flat out drive the Gremlin, won a Atco divisional with it, and went super deep at the MG national event back in 10 or 11........I recall seeing him locking it up at the stripe for a win.......shortly thereafter NHRA took away the class deal and the Gremlin was put up for sale, since I liked the car, thought it would be a good training car for the kids and wife I snagged it in 2012. The car has been that and soo much more. I am grateful for that, and getting to know Ed.

My condolences to the family, a big Wally won in Ed's memory would only be fitting.

Eric

Carguy49 · 03-20-2023, 07:16 PM

Maple Grove 2010. Ed was in the semi's against Michael Iacono.

Bob Bender · 03-20-2023, 07:16 PM

He was a mess, but we still put up with him...lol RIP My Friend

Pinballer · 03-20-2023, 07:48 PM

Boy, sure sorry to hear that news. Just thought about him the other day because I was nearing a date when I would be near NJ again.

I got to meet Ed about 4 years ago when I was attempting to put together a similar type of stocker AMC. He welcomed me to his house, fed me really good, and we talked for hours. He offered up advice freely on the combo and wasn't afraid to question a lot of things I had done to the car. He was stubborn and outspoken, but certainly genuine, and what posts you see from him on here can clue you in to the kind of guy he was. Ed loved racing, loved being the underdog, and loved his country. New Jersey--maybe not so much.
He helped me out a lot in various ways, not all of it had to do with racing either, luckily I was able to do him a good turn or two on old Rambler parts I had to get his station wagon project onto the street, and I will miss him. My condolences to his wife who was sweet as could be, and to his family.

George Fitzpatrick · 03-20-2023, 07:58 PM

Sad RIP

Ron Ortiz · 03-20-2023, 08:35 PM

Sorry to hear, remember him at the Gators, in the cold, way too much fun. RIP.

Bob Don · 03-20-2023, 10:30 PM

So sorry to hear of Ed's passing. I always enjoyed talking to him when venturing to E-Town or Atco. Got a chance to drive the Gremlin under Eric's ownership. Fun, consistent car. Condolences to his family. RIP Ed.

Jim Wahl · 03-21-2023, 07:03 AM

Never officially met Ed but enjoyed his posts and speaking to him via the internet. God Speed Ed.

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03-20-2023, 07:16 PM	#2
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,981 Likes: 2,478 Liked 2,956 Times in 710 Posts	Re: Ed Fernandez passes Maple Grove 2010. Ed was in the semi's against Michael Iacono. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

03-20-2023, 07:16 PM	#3
Bob Bender VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,734 Likes: 1,599 Liked 460 Times in 91 Posts	Re: Ed Fernandez passes He was a mess, but we still put up with him...lol RIP My Friend __________________ Bob Bender 144 O/SA 2010-2012 National Record Holder

03-20-2023, 07:48 PM	#4
Pinballer Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Suburbs of fabulous Lerna IL Posts: 215 Likes: 10 Liked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Ed Fernandez passes Boy, sure sorry to hear that news. Just thought about him the other day because I was nearing a date when I would be near NJ again. I got to meet Ed about 4 years ago when I was attempting to put together a similar type of stocker AMC. He welcomed me to his house, fed me really good, and we talked for hours. He offered up advice freely on the combo and wasn't afraid to question a lot of things I had done to the car. He was stubborn and outspoken, but certainly genuine, and what posts you see from him on here can clue you in to the kind of guy he was. Ed loved racing, loved being the underdog, and loved his country. New Jersey--maybe not so much. He helped me out a lot in various ways, not all of it had to do with racing either, luckily I was able to do him a good turn or two on old Rambler parts I had to get his station wagon project onto the street, and I will miss him. My condolences to his wife who was sweet as could be, and to his family. __________________ Brian Saunders Lerna IL '79 AMX T/SA 3790 currently being resurrected

03-20-2023, 07:58 PM	#5
George Fitzpatrick Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Babylon, NY Posts: 344 Likes: 119 Liked 94 Times in 24 Posts	Re: Ed Fernandez passes Sad RIP __________________ George Fitzpatrick 426 HEMI STK, SS

03-20-2023, 08:35 PM	#6
Ron Ortiz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Englewood, Florida Posts: 989 Likes: 35 Liked 317 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Ed Fernandez passes Sorry to hear, remember him at the Gators, in the cold, way too much fun. RIP. __________________ Ron Ortiz 2102 STK

03-20-2023, 10:30 PM	#7
Bob Don VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Greater Boston Posts: 1,496 Likes: 1,134 Liked 903 Times in 192 Posts	Re: Ed Fernandez passes So sorry to hear of Ed's passing. I always enjoyed talking to him when venturing to E-Town or Atco. Got a chance to drive the Gremlin under Eric's ownership. Fun, consistent car. Condolences to his family. RIP Ed. __________________ Bob Don 128 SS

03-21-2023, 07:03 AM	#8
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 668 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: Ed Fernandez passes Never officially met Ed but enjoyed his posts and speaking to him via the internet. God Speed Ed. . __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.