Obituary: Jessie Rodriguez
Taunton; Jessie Rodriguez of N. Pleasant Street,. and a Taunton resident for over 35 years
died unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at Morton Hospital and Medical Center. He was 42 years of age.
He was born in Guayama, Puerto Rico, son of Victor and Juanita (Torres) Rodriguez of Taunton. At the time of his death, Jessie was on disability for medical reasons. He was a 1985 graduate of Bristol-Plymouth High School, where he took culinary arts.
Before coming to Taunton he lived in Puerto Rico and Florida. Jessie loved music and was an avid sports fan. He played basketball and hockey at the Taunton Boys Club. He also enjoyed swimming and cooking.
In addition to his parents, Jessie is survived by 4 children: Paul Joseph Perez and Jose Orlando Perez, both of Taunton, Jenny Rodriguez of Warwick RI., and Grace Rodriguez of Florida. He also leaves 2 brothers; Victor Rodriguez of Dighton and Edwin Rodriguez of Taunton. He also leaves 6 grandchildren: Naylaycha, Jose’, Jaylanie, Ricky, Melody and Jose’. ; also many nieces and nephews.
Jessie’s funeral will be held on Friday at 9:00 a.m. at the Taunton Funeral Home, 8 Crapo Street, off Tremont Street, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church. Visiting hours will be on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s cemetery.
Arrangements by the Taunton Funeral Home, 8 Crapo Street, off Tremont Street. J. Kevin Corbett, funeral director. Phone 508-821-7771.
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