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Rosie Mena RODRIGUEZ

Santa Rosa, California

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RODRIGUEZ, Rosie Mena A great jazz pianist has left the room. Rosie Mena Rodriguez, born in Los Angeles, CA, passed away peacefully at age 84 in San Francisco, CA, on July 9, 2016, and was cremated. Rosie was preceded in death by brother William Rodriguez; survived by sisters Grace Pompa, Mary...

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Rosie was my aunt. I remember her as having a great sense of humor. Everyone talked about her great musical abilities. As a child I remember her visiting my grandparents after they had built their mini-hawaiian village in their backyard-rosie got her creativity from them. I had not seen Rosie since 1969 when my grandmother died, so I am grateful for the photos of her that were posted. I appreciate the fact that she took very good care of my Grandfather. He went to go live with her about...

Recalling my cousin Rosie exciting life
Rosie Mena Rodrigues was a cousin that became very close to me, Delia thought our lifetime. In the 1940's we were kids, when my father Baudelio Medina packed aunt Rosa's family with ours in dad's 1935 Packard; we went on outing, parks, mountains, and Long Beach.
While growing up in Los Angeles, Rosie had extensive studies in music, Jazz, piano and singing. She was very active in her music world leading to professional performances. She had a...

1987 Rosie Rodriguez and nephew (Godson) Mario Pompa

1985

Rosie, can easily recall as a boy your charm, voice, presence was always exciting. While as a young man I found you most inspiring. Really enjoyed/will forever appreciate you introducing me to the world of Opera. Attending "Opening nights" with you was truly an event! As a man you always empowered me particularly with my interest in politics and would genuinely share my excitement. I so terribly miss knocking on your door and entering/experiencing your lovely home (so many interesting...