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Antonio Rodriguez Obituary

On November 21, 2013, in Arlington, VA. Beloved husband for 58 years of Dolores Valado Rodriguez, loving father to Maria (David Burrows) and Tony (Meg), dear grandfather of Anna, Tess, Madeline and Michael, and uncle to many adoring nieces and nephews. Antonio is survived by a brother, Emilio, and sisters, Rosa and Celsa. His brothers Manuel and Delmiro pre-deceased him. Born and raised in a small village in Galicia Spain, Antonio emigrated to Venezuela in 1950 and from there to the United States in 1958. He was a longtime resident of Bethesda, MD. Prior to his retirement, Antonio was a proud employee of the Inter-American Development Bank where he worked for almost 30 years. Antonio's passion for life and magnetic smile were gifts he shared with friends, family and anyone lucky to have met him. A gathering for friends and family will be held on Monday evening, November 25 between the hours of 5 and 8 p.m. at the Murphy Funeral Home, 4510 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA, and a Mass of Christian Burial is planned on Tuesday, November 26 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ann Roman Catholic Church, 5300 N. 10th Street, Arlington, VA. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that memorial donations be made in Antonio's name to St. Ignatius Loyola Academy in Baltimore, Maryland.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 22, 2013.

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Marisa y Ramon Rouco

December 3, 2013

Lola, Marise y Tony,
Sentimos mucho la perdida de tu padre. Queremos que tu familia sepa que estais en nuestros pensamientos y estamos contigo. Con mucho cariño.

Familia Alvarez

December 3, 2013

Lola, Maria y Tony,
Siento mucho la perdida de Antonio. Estamos con vosotros.
Un abrazo fuerte, Victoria y Maria

November 28, 2013

Dolores,
Con gran tristeza me entere del fallecimiento de Antonio.
Durante los 17 anos que trabajamos lado a lado durante la presidencia de don Antonio Ortiz Mena fue gran amigo y companero. Lo recordare siempre con carino y estaran el y tu presentes en mis oraciones. Con un fuerte abrazo, LuzMaria Nasser

Kathy Keller

November 27, 2013

Maria,
I am so sorry for your loss, and I just wanted you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts. If you should need anything during this time, don't hesitate to ask.
Love, Kathy K

Pablo Villar

November 26, 2013

Te echaremos mucho de menos tio. Gracias por tu sonrisa eterna.

The Densing Family

November 26, 2013

Tony & Meg, Maria & David,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family always, and especially today.

Lourdes Mendez

November 25, 2013

Reciban mis mas sinceras condolencias por la ida de Antonhito. Dios les de resignacion y paz.

Luisa Silva

November 25, 2013

Antoñito querido, Dios te tenga en Su Gloria. Luisa Silva y familia

Lisa Rubenstein

November 25, 2013

Maria, Please know that I am thinking of you and your family every day. I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that your family can share together the joyful times you had with your father and feel him with you always.

LeAnne DeFrancesco

November 25, 2013

Thinking of your wonderful family at this time of sorrow.

Jane, Kirk, Thor & Cal

November 25, 2013

The world is a little less bright without your dear and charming Papi. His passion for life lives on through his children and grandchildren who are in our thoughts and prayers.

Todd Anderson

November 25, 2013

Maria, I'm very sad to hear of the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you navigate this difficult time.

Sandra Spencer

November 25, 2013

Maria,

My heart and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.

Brittany Vanderpool

November 25, 2013

Thinking about you and the entire Rodriguez family at this time. You all continue to remain in my thoughts and prayers.

Tim Tunner

November 25, 2013

Very sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with you.

Leah Holmes-Bonilla

November 25, 2013

Estimada Maria y familia, mi familia y yo estamos pensando en ti y todo tu familia en este tiempo tan dificil. Estamos mandando abrazos, tiempo para gozar de las buenas memorias y mucho, mucho cariño. Leah y familia

Cyndi Fernandez

November 25, 2013

Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time and offering my deepest condolences. May you find comfort, strength and peace in the warm memories of your Papi.

Stephanie Dukes

November 25, 2013

To Maria, Mrs. Delores Valado Rodriguez & the entire Rodriguez family,
My deepest sympathies on the loss of your beloved husband, father and grandfather. You remain in my thoughts prayers.

November 25, 2013

So sad to lose your dear Papi. Take comfort that he will always remain in your hearts, to help you along your way.
Thinking of you all.
Karen and Brian Henderson

Brenda, David and Melody Michael

November 25, 2013

We are so sorry that you and the world have lost such a special, wonderful man. Thinking of you, and sending love and prayers your way.

Tracy Ferrell

November 25, 2013

Our deepest sympathies to the whole family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. He will be truly missed by all. Tracy, Mike, Sam and Markus Ferrell

Ebonei White

November 25, 2013

Praying for strength for the family during this bereavement time.

Cody and Renee Mooneyhan

November 25, 2013

We are sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that your family is in our prayers.

November 24, 2013

Our deepest sympathies to the Rodriguez family --you will be in in thoughts and prayers during this Thanksgiving season.

Debbie and Charlie Manzoni

November 24, 2013

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our hearts are with you.

The Horton Family

Beverly Lancaster

November 24, 2013

no words; just love, empathy and prayers for your broken hearts.

Marya & Ted Frask

November 24, 2013

To Maria & David and the Rodriguez Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of great sadness and loss.

Helen Mitternight

November 24, 2013

Antonio Rodriguez' charm, kindness and work ethic live on in his daughter, Maria, and in his son. Sending love and sympathy. So sorry, Maria!

Larry Lazaroff

November 24, 2013

My family is saddened by the loss of your dad. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours now and always.

Ann Calvaresi Barr

November 24, 2013

To the Rodriguez Family,
Sending you love and prayer as we know your hearts ache over this great loss. Mr. Rodriguez was an incredible man and you are all an incredible family. We pray that the deep love and support you have for each other along with the many memories and years of joy will bring you comfort and peace in time. To our dear friend Maria, he lives on through you always.
With heartfelt condolences,
David, Ann and Julianna Barr

Diane MacEachern

November 24, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Rodriguez. He was one of the most kind and generous people I ever met. He was also an amazing father, an ingenious businessman, and a charming gentleman. His legacy lives on in his two children, his grandchildren, his loving wife, and his family and many friends. I will keep the Rodriguez family in my heart.

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