Fernando Mejias, III

Town of Newburgh

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Fernando Mejias, III, of the Town of Newburgh, entered into rest on Sunday, July 18, 2021. He was 56.

Son of Fernando and Norma (DeVictoria) Mejias, he was born on October 26, 1964, in New York, NY.

A longtime area resident, Fernando was a driver for Amazon, New Windsor.

He also worked as a food service director in the area for many years. He was a huge Yankee’s fan, and was fond of cats.

In addition to his parents, Fernando is survived by his wife Dawn (Orlando) Mejias; a son, Fernando Mejias, IV of New Windsor; a daughter, Ashley Mejias of New Windsor; his former wife and mother of his children, Elizabeth Perez of New Windsor; two stepsons, Michael Hanna of Newburgh and Christopher Hanna of Walden; three brothers, Adam Mejias of Middletown, Samuel Mejias, and Daniel Mejias, both of Newburgh; and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service was held on Thursday, July 22, at the Crossroads of Assembly of God, Newburgh

In lieu of flowers, donations in Fernando’s name can be made to the Newburgh, Animal Shelter, 645 Gidney Avenue, Newburgh, NY, 12550.