Florinda Fernandez

Florinda Fernandez, age 93, of Amsterdam, passed away November 1, 2026 at St. Mary's Hospital, Amsterdam. She was born October 5, 1933 in La Vega, Dominican Republic, the daughter of Ubaldina Reyes and Jose Espinal.

Florinda enjoyed sewing, crocheting, puzzles, and playing electronic games on her tablet. She was a debuted catholic, member of St Mary’s church, which she attended every Sunday. At a late age she had the opportunity of buying her first home in Amsterdam NY. Which gave her the feeling of belonging to the Amsterdam community for over 20 years and stability. She also was able to stay in her home until the end of her life.

Florinda is survived by her children Felix Vargas, Alida Fernandez, Lijia A Fernandez, Josefina Ruiz, Ysabel Fernandez, Maria A Rodriguez, Francisca Fernandez, Miguel Fernandez, Juan Fernandez, her sons and daughters in-law Antonio Ruiz, Ramon Rodriguez, Maria M Rodriguez, Sandra Ortiz, Marina Frias De Fargas, 29 grand kids, 52 great grand kids, and 11 great-great grand kids.

She was predeceased by her mother Ubaldina Reyes, her father Jose Espinal, her husband Antonio Fernadez, her daughter Gladys Santos, her son in-law Victor Reyes and 2 grand kids.

The family thanks all the people that contributed to facilitating Florinda with a Hight quality of life in her home. Special thanks to Lourdes Baez, who went above and beyond as a Personal Care Assistant for Florinda for many years and who became part of the family. As well as her NHTD service coordinator, Michelle Rogers.

The family thanks Doctor Etzkorn, her Nurse Practitioner Jessica Benoit and all the staff at the office. Doctor Etzkorn made it possible for us to stay with our mother in the hospital until she took her last breath by advocating for us. She was also at the hospital visiting my mother twice a day. I had never seen another practice that cares so much about their patients as doctor Etzkorn and her staff did.

The family also thanks all the St, Mary’s staff that provide excellent and compassionate service to Florinda during her las days of life, including the courtesy and professionalism of the security team. As well as everyone that has taken time off of there busy lives to support the family in this very difficult time.

Thank you all.

The family will receive relatives and friends from 9:00AM to 11:00AM, November 11, 2026 at Betz, Rossi, Bellinger & Stewart Family Funeral Homes 171 Guy Park Ave, Amsterdam, NY 12010 where a Funeral Service will follow at 11:30 at St Mary’s Church, 156 Main St, Amsterdam, NY 12010. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, located at 39 E Main St, Fort Johnson, NY 12070.