José Fernandez, CEO of Constellation’s North American Wine Business, Dies at Age 54

José Fernandez III, a highly respected wine industry executive, passed away on January 1, 2010 after a thirteen month battle with brain cancer; he was 54. As chief executive officer of Constellation Wines North America, Mr. Fernandez led the North American business of Constellation Brands, Inc. He has been an officer of the company since 2003.

The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations are welcome to the American Brain Tumor Association and the National Hospice Foundation or your local Hospice.

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