Jose Rodriguez Obituary

Jose Gilberto Rodriguez born on December 5, 1930 in Arecibo, Puerto Rico to Domingo and Francisca Rodriguez. He gained his wings on May 9, 2020 in Libertyville, IL at the age of 89. Jose served in Lake County, IL as a Deputy Sheriff for 23 years and on month from December 9, 1970 retiring on January 25, 1993. Jose was well-known for always putting his family first, his traditional Puerto Rican dishes and always making you laugh. He was the true definition of selfless. Jose is preceded in death by his father Domingo Rodriguez, mother Francisca Rodriguez, sister Iris Rodriguez and grandsons Mark Rodriguez Jr. and Christopher Rodriguez. He is survived by his wife Josephine Rodriguez, children James (Dana) Rodriguez, Gilbert (Deborah) Rodriguez Jr., Linda Rodriguez, Ernest (Laura) Rodriguez, Mark Rodriguez, Angelo (Tiffany) Rodriguez, Michael (Giselle) Rodriguez, 30 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Private visitation but can be viewed livestreamed at https://youtu.be/OJBdtOrSsgA on Friday May 15, 2020 at 9:00am – 11:30am and prayer from 11:30am – 12:00pm. Ascension Catholic Cemetery burial at 1:30pm.