Orlando Fernandez

Orlando Fernandez November 4, 1954 – October 21, 2025 It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Orlando (Landy) Fernandez, who died peacefully at his home on October 21, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on November 4, 1954, in Cuba, Landy’s life was a testament to resilience, devotion, and the quiet strength of a man deeply committed to his family. At just 8 years old, Landy left Cuba with his mother and brother, to take refuge in Spain, where he worked as a child to help support his family and save for a better future. At age 12, Landy arrived in the United States, reuniting with his brother and was able to go back to school and eventually put down roots in Sleepy Hollow, New York. Landy graduated from Sleepy Hollow High School, where he met and later married Robbyn (Righter) Hayden in 1979. Together they built a life and raised four children. Later moving to Yorktown Heights. Landy eventually returned to Sleepy Hollow, where he remained closely connected to his children and their growing families after the divorce. A hardworking and entrepreneurial man, Landy held many jobs over the years, including with General Motors, Union Carbide, Luberger Beer Distributors, and later founding KEAK Inc., his own Snapple distribution route—named after his four children. He later worked for Promix, delivering sound equipment to major events and it later merged into PRG, where he was asked to be the private driver to the CEO because of his loyalty and dedication. He remained there until his retirement. In 2005, Landy purchased a small home on six acres in Worcester, New York, a peaceful rural property that first served as a summer escape, but was always meant to become his retirement haven. In June 2018, Landy made that dream a reality. He created a mini farm with his own hands, building a life filled with care and connection to the land. There, he raised chickens, cultivated fruit trees and vegetable gardens, cared for multiple birds and fish, and hand-built a beautiful koi pond. He shared his home with Elizabeth Maureira and their two dogs and welcomed visits from his children and grandchildren with open arms—showing them the wonders of nature in the forest, including the collecting of chicken eggs, chopping wood for winter, catching garter snakes, toads, and newts. Always trying to fascinate and delight the grandchildren. Landy’s later years reflected the values he lived by his whole life: simple joys, hard work, quiet love, nature and family above all. He was a man of deep humility and strength, whose impact will live on in the lives of his children, his grandchildren, and all who had the privilege to know him. He is survived by his four children and their spouses Korynn (Jason) O’Shea, Evan Fernandez, Amy Fernandez, Katie (Adam) Marra, his grandchildren Treston O’Shea, Emmett O’Shea, Angelli Camacho, Hunter Camacho and Adelina Marra; His brother Oscar Fernandez, sister in law and friend Yamel Fernandez and Elizabeth Maureira, his love and life partner. He was predeceased by his beloved mother Natividad Fernandez who was his guiding star. A funeral mass honoring Orlando’s life will be held on Tuesday, October 28th, at 11:00am, at St. Teresa of Avila Church, 130 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591. All who knew him are welcome to join the family in honoring his memory. After the ceremony, there will be a celebration of life luncheon. Details of the luncheon are still being determined and will be posted shortly. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to SPCA Westchester in Briarcliff. Landy often visited the SPCA on weekends with his children as they were growing up, and over the course of his life, he adopted two of his beloved dogs from there. It would be an honor to have a gift made in his name. Please notify Korynn O’Shea, 757 Robin Road, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598, of any Tribute Gift.

Orlando Fernandez

November 4, 1954 - October 21, 2025