Birth date: May 3, 1939 Death date: Jan 19, 2021
FERNANDEZ-ROCHA, LUIS 81, born in Havana, Cuba, passed away on January 19, 2021. A Mass for the eternal rest of his soul will be celebrated on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at St. Augustine Catholic Church at 1:30 pm. Graveside servi Read Obituary
I just found out today, by sheer accident, that Luisín (as we called him in the family) passed away four years ago. He took in my family in 1968 when we were exiled from Havana before we moved to NYC. He was my mother’s cousin and the patriarch of our large, extended family, and a source of comfort when my own mother passed away. God grant Luisín the peace, joy and rest he well deserved.
This man was a giant in so many ways. He was a consummate professional, a personal advisor, an excellent educator, and most importantly—he respected women and their awesome, many roles in life. I will never forget him, my doctor and my friend. —yk
It was a pleasure to know Dr Fernandez Rocha and to work with him. Condolences to the family. Urszula Sak, R.N.
Luis was a colleague of mine. He delivered 2 of my children. I will always remember him as a talented, caring, physician who I was honored to know and work alongside as a Pediatrician at many deliveries. I will miss him and his infectious warmth. He was a credit to the medical profession. Our hearts go out to his family. Sincerely. Philip and Leslie Paul
