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John Rodriguez Obituary
Rodriguez, John C. age 70, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 9th, at St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights. Lifelong Chicago area resident, avid Chicago White Sox Fan, and handball player extraordinaire. Retired to Mokena after a 35 year career as a Draftsman, Mechanical Engineer and Management Analyst (???) for the Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago. Proud U.S. Army Veteran. Husband for 37 years of Elaine (nee Paul), father of Michael "Ike" (Kathleen) and Paul "Pablo" (Debbie) Rodriguez, grandfather of James, Erin and Katherine Rodriguez and Bubba the Dog, brother of Corinne Fitzgerald Gish and the late Beatrice Oczki, Celia Manrique, Susan, Anthony and Richard Rodriguez, uncle and dear friend of Frank "Butch" (Barbara) Oczki and Barbara "Bobbi" Plante, godfather of Sean Oczki, son of the late Guadalupe (nee Navarro) and Juan Rodriguez. Memorial Mass Saturday, May 27, 2006, 11 a.m., in Queen of Angels Chapel, St. Francis Woods, 9201 W. St. Francis Rd., Frankfort. Memorials to American Cancer Society or American Diabetes Association would be appreciated. For further information call: Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, Chicago Heights, 708-481-9230.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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IRENE CHACON
May 24, 2006
AUNT ELAINE, MIKE AND PAUL
I M VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I'LL ALWAYS REMEMBER UNCLE JOHN AND HE IS ALWAYS IN MY PRAYER. UNCLE JOHN IS NOW IN PEACE.
IRENE CHACON (FRANK OCZKI'S DAUGHTER) BOLINGBROOK, IL
Connie Navarro Knackstedt
May 22, 2006
Dear Elaine and family'
I sympathize for your loss of your
loved one. Please remember the love you and your family shared with John comfort you in time.
Cindy McGuire
May 21, 2006
Elaine, So sorry for your loss. John was a good friend to me while he worked at the District. I will always remember him and his humor. My sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Jeff (JT) Tucker
May 15, 2006
John has been a handball friend for 25 years, since the days of the Carriage Greens Monday night league. I will always remember great handball, lunches and dinners with John, family and handball friends. The pictures are still up at De Campana.
Beverly(Sean's Mom) Lombardo
May 14, 2006
Elaine, Mike and Paul-
Fond memories of John will be forever with me. His humor and strength will be remembered. John was thoughtful to my family and always a gentleman. His teasing of "Big Grandma" was classic.
Diane Casey
May 14, 2006
I am so very sorry to read of John's passing. He was a dear working friend for many year at the "District". He used to call me "DC". Many laughs and nice times are always remembered. Please accept my condolences. He was such a vital person, tho' I haven't seen him for years, I'll always remember him.
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