Jessica Marie Fernandez

Jessica Marie Fernandez, 16, of Vermilion, died suddenly Tuesday, May 22, 2012. Jessica was born September 20, 1995 in Lorain and had been a Vermilion resident for 1 year moving from Amherst. She was an ecot online student, previously attended St. Joseph Elementary and Amherst Schools, and loved dancing modeling and horse back riding. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Amherst.. She is survived by her parents, David and Nancy (nee Ockajik) of Vermilion; sister Tina Fernandez, North Olmsted; maternal grandmother Beverly Ockajik, Amherst; paternal grandmother, Margaret Fernandez, Mentor, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Manuel Fernandez and maternal grandfather, Donald Ockajik. A memorial mass will be held Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 200 St. Joseph Drive, Amherst, Ohio 44001. Father Lawrence Martello will officiate. Riddle Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. Her family suggests contributions in memory of Jessica Fernandez to Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, Ohio 44089. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.