Antonio Rodriguez Jr (Papo), 64, of Pawtucket, RI, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on March 6, 2024. He was the loving husband of Denise Rodriguez for 45 years.
He was born in St Croix Virgin Islands in 1960, he was a teenage golden glove boxer. Antonio attended Davies Vocational High School where he studied auto mechanics which he took great pride in. He worked for many years as a cook and recently retired from Ocean State Janitorial Services. He enjoyed fishing, grilling steaks, working on cars in his spare time, and spending time with friends and family.
He was the son of the late Guadalupe Morales, and Antonio Rodriguez Sr. He was also preceded in death by his brother Angel Bartolo Rodriguez. He is survived by his two sisters Carmen Hernandez of Melbourne Florida and Margarita Ortiz of Pawtucket RI, his four children Natasha Rodriguez, Jessica Rodriguez, Angela Rodriguez, and Antonio Rodriguez III, 13 grandchildren who love him dearly and his chihuahua Stimpy. He also played a major role in his nieces and nephews' lives.
Antonio will be missed by all who know and love him.
Visitation will be held on Monday, March 11th 2024 from 4pm-7pm in the Keefe Funeral Home, Five Higginson Ave. Lincoln. His funeral will begin on Tuesday, March 12th 2024 from the Keefe Funeral Home starting at 9am. Burial will follow in Mt. St. Mary Cemetery, Pawtucket.
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Antonio Rodriguez Jr (Papo), 64, of Pawtucket, RI, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on March 6, 2024. He was the loving husband of Denise Rodriguez for 45 years.
He was born in St Croix Virgin Islands in 1960, he was a teenage golden glove boxer. Antonio attended Davies Vocational High School where he studied auto mechanics which he took great pride in. He worked for many years as a cook and recently retired from Ocean State Janitorial Services. He enjoyed fishing, grilling steaks, working on cars in his spare time, and spending time with friends and family.
He was the son of the late Guadalupe Morales, and Antonio Rodriguez Sr. He was also preceded in death by his brother Angel Bartolo Rodriguez. He is survived by his two sisters Carmen Hernandez of Melbourne Florida and Margarita Ortiz of Pawtucket RI, his four children Natasha Rodriguez, Jessica Rodriguez, Angela Rodriguez, and Antonio Rodriguez III, 13 grandchildren who love him dearly and his chihuahua Stimpy. He also played a major role in his nieces and nephews' lives.
Antonio will be missed by all who know and love him.
Visitation will be held on Monday, March 11th 2024 from 4pm-7pm in the Keefe Funeral Home, Five Higginson Ave. Lincoln. His funeral will begin on Tuesday, March 12th 2024 from the Keefe Funeral Home starting at 9am. Burial will follow in Mt. St. Mary Cemetery, Pawtucket.
