Oscar Eduardo Fernandini, retired physician
Oscar Eduardo Fernandini, 85, of Millsboro, formerly of Ellicott City, Md., passed away at home Saturday, May 18, 2019. He was born Dec. 20, 1933, in Lima, Peru, son of the late Oscar Fernandini and Mercedes Ribeiro.
Dr. Fernandini received his medical degree from the University of San Marcos in Lima, and made his career as a physician. He married the love of his life, Eileen Fernandini, in 1975 in Catonsville, Md., and they shared 44 wonderful years together.
Dr. Fernandini is survived by his beloved wife, Eileen (Phelps) Fernandini; one daughter, Kim Angela Diamond and her husband Richard E. Diamond; one son, Eric Fernandini; five grandchildren: Abby, Ricky, Dylan, Marie and Lizzie; one sister, Amalia Sneeringer of Lima; two half brothers, Efrain Ribeiro and Marco Antonio Ribeiro; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Gladys Fernandini of Chiclayo, Peru.
A Memorial Service will be held Friday, May 24, at 10:30 a.m., at the Bon Secours Retreat and Conference Center, 1525 Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville, Md.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Dr. Fernandini's name to the Sisters of Bon Secours 1525 Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville, MD 21104, or to Seasons Hospice of Delaware, 4755 Ogletown Stanton Road, Newark, DE 19718.
Please visit Dr. Fernandini's Life Memorial Webpage and sign his online guest book at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.
