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George Rodriguez Obituary
08/09/1927 - 01/10/2025
Late of Millbrae and San Mateo County resident for 70 years, entered into rest at his home on January 10, 2025. Beloved husband of Vivian Rodriguez since 1950. Loving father of Debbie Ellis and Raylin Ferris (her husband Patrick). "Eddie" was the last of 8 children. Also survived by 3 grandchildren Nichole Villeggiante (her husband Gary), George Ellis, Adam Ferris (his wife Cristina Diaz), including 3 great-grandchildren Vincenzo Villeggiante, Gino Villeggiante and Maya Ferris, along with his nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and dear friends.
A native of San Francisco, California, age 97 years.
He met his wife at a dance playing guitar in his band, at the same time was an SUP Union Merchant Seaman & Boson at Matson Shipping Lines; As a third degree black belt founded Southwood Judo in SSF; was an ultra-marathon runner accepted to the "Boston Marathon"; a member of the DSE and Pamakids running clubs in SF.
Family and friends may visit on Monday, January 20, 2025 after 4:00 PM at CHAPEL OF THE HIGHLANDS, El Camino Real at 194 Millwood Drive in Millbrae, with a Vigil Service at 6:00 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Saint Dunstan Catholic Church in Millbrae. Committal will follow at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Colma.
His family appreciates flowers and / or donations to the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org.
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Carol Fregly
January 12, 2025
Eddie was a wonderful husband, father, grand-father, and great grandfather. His family meant everything to him. I was lucky enough to be his friend and running buddy, and his kindness and generosity was made even more evident by his innate ability to be the first to offer to help without ever waiting to be asked. The light he left behind will be reflected long into the future by those he touched. Requiem aeternam dona ei. Et lux perpetua luceat ei. Requiescat in pace.
Rafael
January 12, 2025
Uncle Eddie was a great many things. He was the best boatsman, he was teacher, a role model, a smiling face no matter how long it had been, a great ear to listen to what you have been up to since you last saw each other, but above all that he was just kind.
Uncle Eddie had a great ability to notice those who needed him and always took up the challenge to do so. He had a great way of noticing one´s potential even when no one else did. He was happy to take them under his wing and give them a proper role model and the encouragement they needed to excel at whatever lesson he was teaching them.
As a kid he put me in that backyard pool and taught me how to swim. I was doggy paddling for my little life but he was patient and I had it nailed by the end of the lesson. That was just a small thing and no brainer to him. To me though it meant allot to a little kid without a father figure in the picture. To have someone take an interest in you and give you a little life skill was everything.
He did that for so many and made so many feel loved and that they mattered.
That was his special gift as a person and when these moments became memories he may have forgotten they will continue on in the hearts and memories of those he gave his time and kindness to.
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