Tyler Fernandez Obituary

Tyler E. Fernandez, 23, of Holyoke, MA passed away peacefully on Friday, July 4, 2025. He was born in Springfield, MA, son of Jennifer (Collins) Gionfriddo and the late Jason Fernandez. Tyler graduated from South Hadley High School, class of 2020. After graduating, it did not take him long to find his passion in the sales industry. Tyler began working with Towing Payment Solutions where he grew it into the successful business that it is today. He had an amazing heart. Anytime family or friends needed anything he would drop what he was doing to help. He had the most contagious smile along with a humorous laugh and demeanor, always living his life to the fullest with his main goal of trying to make everyone around him happy. Tyler is survived by his mother, Jennifer Gionfriddo and her husband Dominic; sister, Isabelle Gionfriddo; stepsister, Ashley Gionfriddo; paternal grandparents, Eduardo and Sharon Fernandez; maternal grandparents, Clifford and Kathleen Collins; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. In addition to his father, he was also predeceased by his stepbrother, Jonathan Gionfriddo. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with a funeral service beginning at 12:00 PM at Introvigne Funeral Home, Inc., 51 East Main St., Stafford Springs, CT. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Thomas J. O'Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center, 627 Cottage St., Springfield, MA 01104. To leave a message of sympathy for his family, or for directions, please visit: www.introvignefuneralhome.com