n Thursday, December 4, 2014. The beloved son of Mary Justi Sheppard and David A. Fernandes; stepson of William Sheppard and Debbie Fernandes; stepbrother of Meagan (Tommy) Lusby, Sarah Russell, Bryan (Tina) and Michael Sheppard and uncle of Scarlett Lusby, Andrew and Joshua Sheppard. Friends are invited to Joey's Life Celebration on Tuesday, December 9 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, December 10 at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Cat Welfare, 741 Wetmore Rd, Columbus, OH 43214. Online guestbook is available by clicking the tab on this page.