William C Rodrigues Sr Obituary in Warren at WJSmith Funeral Home

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William C Rodrigues Sr

2/9/1923 - 4/25/2015

Obituary For William C Rodrigues Sr

William C. Bill Rodrigues Sr. 92 of Warren died Saturday April 25 2015 at Charlton Memorial Hospital Fall River. He was the husband of the late Mabel A. (Rose) Rodrigues. Bill was born in Warren a son of the late Antone and Anna (Rodrigues) Rodrigues. He was a lifelong Warren resident, a self - employed farmer and landscaper for many years retiring in 1996. Mr. Rodrigues was a graduate of Warren High School, a graduate of Johnson and Wales with a degree in business, and was a charter member of St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Warren. He was very active in Warren politics republican party, and he also ran for offices. Bill was a Charter member of the Touisset Eng. 6 of Warren Fire Dept., he was a volunteer , EMT and first responder for the Warren Rescue for over 20 years and was captain of Engine 6 for over 6 years. Bill was on the Agriculture and Farm Bureau of R.I., he was the Warren Milk Inspector for many years. Mr. Rodrigues was a devout catholic and very active in the start -up of St. Thomas the Apostle Church, and did the landscaping when church opened, he was a member of the holy Name Society and was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. He loved his pet dogs, and loved to travel. Mr. Rodrigues is survived by his sons William C. and Roseann Rodrigues Jr. of Warren, David and Laurie Rodrigues of Wayne Maine, his daughters Maria and Bob Levesque of Warren, Martha and Steve Machado of Warren, Jessica and Jack Mulvena of Naples Florida. Bill was the grandfather of 11 and great grandfather of 7, also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Antone Rodrigues, late Lucy Lewis, Philomena Minnie Elshant, late Annie Cabreta, late Frances Andrade, late Rosa Machado, late May Silveira. His funeral will be held Saturday May 2 2015 at 7:30am from the Smith Funeral and Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Rd. Warren, with a mass of Christian Burial at 9:00am in St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 500 Metacom Ave. Warren, burial in St. Jean the Baptiste Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours Friday from 4-7pm. Gifts in his memory can be sent to the Warren Animal Shelter , 80 Wood St. Warren, RI, 02885,or to Warren Fire Dept. 1 Joyce St. Warren RI 02885. www.wjsmithfh.com

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04/27/2021

David and Sara Blake

Uncle Bill was a great man. I loved going to the farm when I was a young girl. I will miss his humor. If asked how he was, he would respond "I'm able to say hello to you." He would always thank me for visiting him. I loved him and he will be missed. Love, Noreen
04/27/2021

David and Sara Blake

So sorry for you loss, Mr. Rodrigues was a great man, someone I enjoyed talking to, he always had great stories to share. He especially loved to tell me about his days as an EMT. He was a founding member of Station 6 and I will miss him terribly at all of our events. Love to the family, and memories to last forever!
04/27/2021

David and Sara Blake

Our sincere sympathies to the Rodriques children and their families on the loss of your Dad.
04/27/2021

David and Sara Blake

Dear Martha & Family, We are sorry we won't be able to attend any of the services for your dad. We're in Maine. We send our condolences to you and your entire family. He was such a special man. I remember passing him on the road when he was going to visit your mom at the nursing home. Our love and sympathy to you, Martha, and your entire family.
04/27/2021

David and Sara Blake

To the Rodriguez family. So sorry to read about the loss of your Dad. I remember him to be a very kind and generous person. May he Rest in Peace!
04/27/2021

David and Sara Blake

Billy, My thoughts and sympathy are with you and your family at this sad time. I know how close you were to your father, as was Michael, and I recall stories from you both about how supportive Bill was to people in his life as well as the community. He was a joy to be around and I will remember him for his laid back, easy-going disposition. Please convey my regards and best wishes to your family. - Jan
04/27/2021

David and Sara Blake

To the entire Rodrigues family. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Bill was a great man to work for and learn from. I have such great memories from Engine 6 and working for him when I was younger. Deepest Condolences, Brian W. Clark
04/27/2021

David and Sara Blake

Our thought and prayers are with the Rodrigues family. We hope Bill's passing will be seen as a blessing to a life well spent.