Ed Fernandez passes - Page 2

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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ss125h · 03-21-2023, 08:09 AM

Sad to hear, Ed was a good racer & friend condolences to his family. Never forget at atco, when large rear window broke, RIP ED Glen H 1257

Charlie Yannetti · 03-21-2023, 11:41 AM

Very sad news, and another loss for D1.. every time I ran into Ed, he'd shake my hand to say hello, then immediately break my balls for going from Comp to SG.. followed by more laughter.. GODSPEED, ED FERNANDEZ!!

James Perrone · 03-21-2023, 06:23 PM

Godspeed Ed. Mr AMC

03-20-2023, 07:16 PM	#11
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,970 Likes: 2,444 Liked 2,919 Times in 701 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	#12
Bob Bender VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,732 Likes: 1,596 Liked 459 Times in 90 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	#13
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	#14
George Fitzpatrick Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Babylon, NY Posts: 344 Likes: 118 Liked 94 Times in 24 Posts	Re: Ed Fernandez passes Sad RIP __________________ George Fitzpatrick 426 HEMI STK, SS

03-20-2023, 08:35 PM	#15
Ron Ortiz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Englewood, Florida Posts: 989 Likes: 35 Liked 315 Times in 102 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	#16
Bob Don VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Greater Boston Posts: 1,495 Likes: 1,113 Liked 900 Times in 191 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	#17
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 666 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.

03-21-2023, 08:09 AM	#18
ss125h Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 213 Likes: 55 Liked 80 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Ed Fernandez passes Sad to hear, Ed was a good racer & friend condolences to his family. Never forget at atco, when large rear window broke, RIP ED Glen H 1257

03-21-2023, 11:41 AM	#19
Charlie Yannetti Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alpine, NJ Posts: 568 Likes: 188 Liked 192 Times in 83 Posts	Re: Ed Fernandez passes Very sad news, and another loss for D1.. every time I ran into Ed, he'd shake my hand to say hello, then immediately break my balls for going from Comp to SG.. followed by more laughter.. GODSPEED, ED FERNANDEZ!! Last edited by Charlie Yannetti; 03-24-2023 at 11:52 AM.

03-21-2023, 06:23 PM	#20
James Perrone VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: LONG ISLAND N.Y. Posts: 1,669 Likes: 3,358 Liked 1,803 Times in 422 Posts	Re: Ed Fernandez passes Godspeed Ed. Mr AMC __________________ james perrone 1290 STK