Wilfred Rodrique Obituary

Wilfred N. Rodrique, 75
Auburn - Auburn - Wilfrid "Uncle Willy" Rodrique, 75 of Auburn died on Wednesday, April 4, 2012.
He leaves behind four siblings, Jean-Paul Rodrique of Cherry Valley, Albert Rodrique of Worcester, George Rodrique of Florida and Phil Rodrique, of Cape Cod. He also leaves two sisters, Theresa Lessard of Florida and Eva Donovan of Millbury, A sister, Yvette Rockwood, predeceased him in 2005. He also leaves behind many nephews and nieces as well as many great nephews and nieces.
Willy was born in Worcester, son of Stanislaus and Marie-Rose Rodrique and lived in Auburn for many years. He was a 1954 graduate of Commerce High School in Worcester, and upon graduation, enlisted in the Air Force. Throughout his deployment, Willy proudly served our country while stationed in Alaska and upstate New York.
Returning from the Air Force, he then worked for Anderson Brush in Auburn for more than thirty years.
Willy enjoyed spending time with best friends Billy, Stu, and Smitty playing Keno at Herbies. Willy took great pleasure in having breakfast at The Broadway with his good friend Jerry. He looked forward to Tuesday mornings, always up for playing the card game "Hand Foot" with his brothers and sister. He also had a great love for sports, especially golf. He was a dedicated baseball coach and bought many children their first baseball glove. He devoted much of his free time teaching his nephews and nieces how to play ball too. He loved spending time with them, and will always be remembered as a father to many.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Thursday, April 12, from 5 to 8 P.M. at the Britton Wallace Funeral Home, 91 Central Street, Auburn. His funeral will be held on Friday, April 13th from the funeral home with a Mass celebrated at 10 A.M. in St. Joseph's Church, 189 Oxford St., Auburn with burial following in Worcester County Memorial Park Cemetery, Paxton. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital or the charity of your choice. To leave a message of condolence for the family or to view the Book of Memories, please visit
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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from Apr. 7 to Apr. 8, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Wilfred Rodrique

4 Entries

Richard Miller

May 3, 2012

Willy was one of the nicest kids from our old "Island" multiethnic neighborhood of 3 deckers,bars,businesses and factories. Willy lived in a large multifamily over the famous "Bucket of Blood" saloon (Mahogony's Rendezvous) and not far from the enormous Wyman-Gordon forge whose rhythmic pounding lulled us to sleep each night during WW11 and into the 1950's. We kids did find patches of green (Crompton Park, The Gashouse field) and schoolyards where we'd play baseball and other sports. Willy was probably the best and purest baseball player in our group and could field and hit with the best of them. I can still remember him hitting the gashouse wall at the Gas Company field on the corner of Lafayette and Southbridge streets consistently for ground rule doubles or homers if high enough on the wall. I joined the Air Force the same year that Willy did and lost touch with him. My memory of Willy as a kid is that he was good,kind,graceful and giving. It seems he remained that way as an adult-no surprise.

April 29, 2012

So long ago, when we were first married, we had so many Sunday dinners. When I asked you if you liked the way I cooked, you would say, " I'm hungry, I will eat it !" Finally, you did say everything was really good. Our best man at our wedding, fifty years ago this year, you really were the "best man" The fridays lunch at Herbies, it was so great to see you. The way you made everyone laugh. Those are some of the things we will remember but Phil will remember your early years and remember the brother who looked out for his younger brother. Memories, You are and always will be in our heart. Love you, Barbara & Phil

Denise (Donovan) Rudolph

April 8, 2012

Those we love remain with us for love itself lives on, and cherished memories never fade because a loved one's gone. Those we love can never be more than a thought apart, far as long as there is memory, they'll live on in the heart.

We will all miss you so much. You were a great Uncle and have given us all so many wonderful memories. God Bless.

Karen Donovan

April 8, 2012

Warm Summer Sun

Warm summer sun, Shine kindly here,
Warm southern wind,Blow softly here.
Green sod above,Lie light, lie light.
Good night, dear heart,Good night, good night.

Will miss you dearly Uncle Willy, you will always be in our hearts.

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