William J. "Billy" Rodriguez Lt. CFD, Ret.

William J. "Billy" Rodriguez Lt. CFD, Ret. obituary, Chicago, IL

William J. "Billy" Rodriguez Lt. CFD, Ret.

William Rodriguez Obituary

Published by Central Chapel Funeral & Cremation Southwest on Nov. 30, 2020.
William J. "Billy" Rodriguez, Lt. C.F.D.-retired, 69, November 30, 2020, lifetime resident of Chicago, of the Southwest Side-Clearing neighborhood, preceded in death by his father, Manuel Rodriguez, and one son, Luis Rodriguez; survived by his mother, Marie Rodriguez; his children, William Rodriguez, Teresa Rodriguez, Rosemarie Rodriguez, and Manuel Rodriguez; grandchildren, Louis, Jordan, Anyssa, Alexis, Jada, and Luis; two brothers, Victor Rodriguez (Librada) and Oscar Rodriguez (Celia); one sister, Gloria Rodriguez; many nieces and nephews. Billy proudly enlisted in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was a dedicated member of the Chicago Fire Department for 28 years. There will be no services. Please visit WILLIAM RODRIGUEZ Book of Memories. To express your thoughts or memories in the on-line guest book, visit www.chapel.com or www.facebook.com/centralchapel . Arrangements by CENTRAL CHAPELS-Chicago. Info., 773-581-9000.

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