RODRIGUEZ- Of Chelsea, January 22nd, Rafael. Devoted husband of Beatriz Torres. Beloved son of Nelida Rivera of Chelsea and the late Rafael Rodriguez. Loving father of Tania Rodriguez and her companion Jose Rios and Ruby Rodriguez all of Chelsea. Dear brother of Nancy Ruperto of Revere, Madeline Rodriguez and Xavier "Lelo" Antonelli both of Chelsea. Family and friends are kindly invited to attend Visiting Hours in the Smith Funeral Home, 125 Washington Avenue, Chelsea on Tuesday, January 25th from 4-9 PM. Committal Services will be private.
Born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico 50 years ago, Rafael passed away early Saturday morning at the Massachusetts General Hospital after a long illness. A resident of Chelsea for many years, prior to his illness, he worked in construction as well as an auto body technician.