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1931
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2025
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Mercedes Rodriguez Obituary
Mercedes Rodriguez, age 94, of Bridgeport, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2025. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Benito and Andrea Cueto Gonzalez. She resided in Bridgeport most of her life, where she worked and raised her family.
She is survived by her children, Santos Rodriguez (Maria), Evelyn Lipnickas, and Edwin Rodriguez; her grandchildren, Jose Solis, Erica Merrell (Bruce), Leticia, Solis, and Marsan Rodriguez; and two great-grandchildren, Kyle Ramos and Anaïs Merrell. She is also survived by her siblings, Jorge and Angela Velez. She is preceded in death by Dennis Lipnickas, and siblings Rafaela Gonzalez and Vicente Velez.
Mercedes loved to travel, loved taking the bus or the train to go shopping. She loved to sew and crochet. She was a very dedicated member of her church, where she was very much respected and loved.
Funeral services will take place on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 12 noon in the Commerce Hill Dougiello Funeral Home, 4798 Main St., Bridgeport, followed by internment in Mountain Grove Cemetery, Bridgeport. Calling hours will be held on Thursday morning from 10:30 a.m. until time of service in the funeral home. Donations may be made to Primera Casa de Oración Church, 42 Laurel Ave., Bridgeport in memory of Mercedes. For online condolences, memorial tributes, and to order flowers, visit us at commercehillfh.com.
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