Yep. I'm sure he thought Vito was still loyal to the Bonanno's and would follow orders. Before he knew it he was running out of his own window and jumping into a frozen river.

I too believe it was Vito that whacked Fernandez.

Then even if Desjardins gets through this murder trial he still has the fact Vito is licking his chops hoping Desjardins beats the case just so he can punish him for what he done while Vito was in prison. Bye bye Raynald.