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Nelson Rodriguez Obituary

Rodriguez, Nelson D. July 22, 2006, age 18 years. Son of Janice (Andres Jimenez) Calaff and Daniel Rodriguez. Grandson of Anna and Heriberto Tirado and Olga and Daniel Rodriguez. Further survived by brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. FUNERAL SERVICE 8:00 PM FRI., JULY 28, 2006 AT THE FUNERAL HOME. Visitation at the Funeral Home Fri., 4:00 PM-8:00 PM and Sat., 9:30 AM-10:30 AM. Interment Forest Home Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, if desired, memorials to the family are appreciated. SUMINSKI FAMILY FUNERAL HOMES Suminski / Weiss 1901 N. Farwell Ave. (414) 276-5122

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jul. 27, 2006.

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Janice

May 21, 2025

Good morning my son. It's been a minute i have wrote to you. I lost sight of your book. Everything ok, tour brothers and sister making me proud every day. They are holding down their ground. You have like 500 nieces and nephew, lol. Anthony have a football team and Michael is right behind him. Lol. I miss you like crazy. Love you my son. We talk about you all the time keeping your memories alive. Love you

Bernice Moore

May 21, 2025

Hey Brother longtime! Just know I carry you in my heart, my soul, my mind! Your memories we´ll always and forever will be with me! Till we meet again! Te amo

Titi Ashley

September 6, 2014

Nelson,
Where are you? I ask myself that all the time because after 8 years I still feel like your here like your just on vacation n your going to walk thru the door any day now. This gets harder n harder everyday. The pain wont go away. The family keeps growing but it's not the same without you here. I know your watching over us so can you explain or give a sign on why this family is falling apart? We are all not the same anymore. Nelson please talk to me you don't understand how much I miss you. I'm ready to give up on everything. I turn to you because I know that you will get the chance to read my message I know your not to busy for me n your ears will always listen. I'm stressing so bad n I feel all alone. Sleepless nights so much run thru my mind. it's just too much to handle. This is a bad dream right? Please wake me up. I just wana be able to see your face hear your laugh argue with you about who gets to use the phone next. I l?ve you so much. Here goes a poem for you that I saw.


"There Is A Special Angel"

There is a special Angel in Heaven that is part of me.It is not where I wanted him but where God wanted him to be. He was here but just a moment like a night time shooting star. And though he is in Heavenhe isn't very far. He touched the heart of many like only an Angel can do. So I send this special message to the Heaven up above. Please take care of my Angel and send him all my love. 



I hope you liked it n thank you for listening to me. I'll be back soon love you ????????????
You never be forgotten.

ana dejesus

April 15, 2014

Te extraño mucho primo. I still cry I know your in a better place and your no longer suffering. I miss your voice . I still can smell your perfume . I know your shining down on us. When I see the brightest star I know is you keeping your family and friends strong. I will forever love you:*

Vannah

February 14, 2014

NELSON, I can't believe its been almost 8 years. You were like a brother/bff to me and I still can't believe you were taken away from us at such a young age! Your still here with us all woo woo!! Much love bro <3 Happy Valentines Day

Rachael Lancaster

January 26, 2014

Hey Nelson....hope you doing good in better place...we went to middle school 2 gether...i miss you,...you were a very good person..very funny 2...i will never 4 get you....i pray that i will see you again someday.....

Stephanie Matias

July 30, 2013

hey u were in my thoughts so i figured id stop by and drop a message i cant believe u been gone for so long... you will always be loved <3

April Brunette

May 21, 2013

You are & always will be that once in a lifetime BestFriend the world wishes they get the chance to have. I'm grateful to have had u in my life. Love u always!

titi ashley

May 20, 2013

heyy my nephew just stopping by saying I love you n miss you so much. I cant believe its going on 7years wow how time flys. things still aint the same the laughter I even miss you nasty thumb the one you always sucked on lol. well just,wana say gnite n Rock the heavens Love you always ....

taycha tirado

March 16, 2013

hey nelson I miss you happy birthday may you rest in peace

bernice rodriguez

June 27, 2012

Hey nelson, i just want to say that i truley miss you. For the last couple months you been on my mind.... :( i love and miss you so much....

Stephanie Matias

June 22, 2012

You will forever be missed brother... let the angels be with youin heaven. Love you and miss you much.

Chilly Rios

March 25, 2012

Happy Birthday Nelson on your day,always remembered.

Jose Hernandez

March 25, 2012

Happy birthday, Love you capullito! Love always Tito

Morales Family

March 25, 2012

Happy Birthday Nelson...you are truly missed:'(

Johanna Maldonado

March 25, 2012

Happy birthday nelson gone bt never forgotten....rock the heaven u will always be loved..

nuni acevedo

March 25, 2012

Happy b-day nelson its been a few years you been gone but not from are heart as a family member I would like to say love bro stay up soon we will meet just wish you was here with your love ones we still miss you bro no matter what....

Janice Calaff

March 25, 2012

Happy Birthday my son....
love you and miss you dearly.

your mother

Stephanie Matias

February 14, 2012

We all miss you and love you Nelson....

nuni acevedo

February 14, 2012

Happy Valentines day Nelson wish you would of been here passing it with your loved ones and friends but I know its been years you been gone but never forgotten I never know we would of grown up knowing each other so well like we did I loved you like my brother and still do just cause you gone dont mean we got to change that around you would aways be in my heart my little brother...happy Valentines day love nuni

Janice Calaff

February 14, 2012

Happy Valentine's Day my son. Hope you enjoying valentine's with Minerva & all the other angels up above.

Your mother that will always love you,

Janice Calaff

December 23, 2011

Merry Christmas my son. I know you update celebrating with all the other angels.

Your mother that loves you!

Carmen Correa

December 21, 2011

Espero ver un Angel esta Navidad, Nelson espero ver te a ti. Feliz Navidad. Watusi

December 21, 2011

hi nelson i miss you so much i want you 2 give my grandma a big kiss for me she is up there with you she is the pretty lady in there i miss you both merry christmas love and kiss 2 both miss you by elizabeth jorge

Danny Talavera

December 21, 2011

Merry Christmas

Janice Calaff

December 21, 2011

I've Earned My Wings

I'm sorry mommy I left you so soon,
I was there when the angels woke you up at noon.
I know I was gone from the flash from the start,
Mommy Remember!
I'll always be in your heart.
I listen to you dearly, when you visit my grave.
Please don't cry, be sad. Continue to be brave.
I didn't mean to leave you and daddy so soon.
I was looking from heaven when everyone released their balloons.
Take care of my big brother, big sister, and daddy too.
There will always and forever be a part of me living in you.
I'll be waiting for you here, at the golden gate.
Time is ticking mommy, Please don't be late!
I long to embrace you in my arms.
Don't worry Mommy!
I'm at a place where there is no harm.
I've earned my wings. I live in the sky.
I'm watching everyday mommy so please don't cry!

Love, Your Son

Janice Calaff

December 21, 2011

A Letter To My Son

When I hear laughter it is you (My Son)
When I look around it is you I see (MY Son)
When there is sadness it is you (My Son}
When there is teardrops shed it is you (My Son)
Remembering you these are the things I feel
Because you are gone forever (My Son)
You will always be in my Heart and memories
I will always LOVE YOU (MY SON)
In the memory of my son
who died at age 18 Nelson Daniel Rodriguez One of the greatest children in the world
who was very much loved.and will forever
be Missed... Love Mom

Janice Calaff

November 6, 2011

I've been missing you today like every other day. love you my son. I thought I write this words. thinking of you and your brother Gio.

October 24, 2011

R.I.P Nelson We miss you

Janice Calaff

October 17, 2011

Nelson papi I feel so alone. I don't know what to do no more. Sometimes I feel like giving up even if that's not who I am. My son my heart is in so much pain that sometimes I can bare with it. I need you and your brother by my side. I want it to be like old times. Why? That's all I can do is ask why. Please give me the strenght that I need to keep going forward. I have your brothers and sister to look out plus the grand kids but I need strength cause I'm feeling so weak. As I'm writing to you tears are running down my face. Nelson I miss you so much!!! Dito my son wish you was right here with us but god need it you in he's kingdom.

From a lonely and heart broken mother to my Nelson... ;(

michael calaff

October 13, 2011

gud morin nelson im doin iight tryna work n get sum cash up n do sum wit my life i miss u so much its crazy to go day by day n wake up to u not bein here its a diff every since u left us...welll ima go pick up my check n cash it n den ima go visit u ily big brother

Janice Calaff

October 11, 2011

I don't know who you are but your words to my son move me. Thank you, I know he's happy too.

brianna tonta

October 11, 2011

thinkin of you todayy... listening to your funeral song! had to tell you how much i miss you!!! i miss all the lectures you gave me!! and i still live by your motto...."fight till the day you die, and never live a lie"... thats the motto to keep me going.. i have support group today! and today ill tell my story about you! im having a bby...hes going to have part of you in him.. his name is elijah nelson anjel kirkland! ily bro!! i miss you every single day i dont see your face... its been about 5 years since you left and not a day goes by where i dnt talk about you or think about you!! te amo mi herman0 <33

We All Missing You Bro I Wanna Jus See You One More Time I Still Cry Till This Day But I Try So Hard To Hold It In But I Guess I Cant Nelson I love U

Anthony Gonzalez

October 8, 2011

Bernice Rodriguez

October 2, 2011

Hey my brother, I was thinking about you last night at mami party it woukd of been nice to c you dance again and make every one laugh. Nelson I woke up at five in the morning in pain. This id the third baby I lost. I dont whats wrong with me but pkease take care of me. I miss u so much. Love you always puty

katia

October 1, 2011

I miss you moren more each day that passes buy and your not here making me laugh <3

Janice Calaff

October 1, 2011

Hello my son. sorry I've haven't here to write to you. I know you made my birthday go very well. You know I miss you so much. All I have in my mind is you. Did you hear bout some one by the name Toñito he was shot and killed the other day. I don't know if you know him or not. I know we didn't know him. At least I know I didn't. That was your brother Daniel friend. Know you all up there taking care of us down here.

:( I love you Nelson dearly:(.

Janice Calaff

May 17, 2011

My son I just want to tell you that I'm going to Puerto Rico to see my father. You know how I feel about flying. Can you look out for me and you brothers while I'm gone.
I love & miss you so much...

from a lonely and heart broken mother

Janice Calaff

April 25, 2011

my son here is a Easter poem for you;

Without Easter

Without Easter,
there would be no hope of heaven.
Without the hope of heaven,
there would be no repentance,
no personal transformation,
no attempt to follow biblical principles.
Without Easter,
the world would be in chaos
and darkness.
Jesus’ death and resurrection
means we can be reborn,
to live better, to do better,
to shine light into the shadows.
Hallelujah!
Happy, Happy Easter.

with love from your mother that loves you

Janice Calaff

April 14, 2011

All I Know Is...

All I know is.... I will always miss my Nelson and long for him.
All I know is.... one minute I'm together and the next I'm falling apart.
All I know is.... my heart hurts all the time and it has never felt whole since the day he died.
All I know is.... the tears won't stop filling up my eyes, soaking my pillows or staining my face.
All I know is.... I "Really Really" miss him.
All I know is.....it hurts ALL the time.
All I know is.....I want him back.
All I know is.....sometimes I want him so badly, that I want to go to him.
All I know is.... there is no greater ache in this world than my child dying.
All I know is.....I love him, even in death, I love him so much.


From a heartache mother,

Janice Calaff

April 13, 2011

No words I write could ever say
How sad and empty I feel today
The Angels came for you
Much sooner than I planned
I'll brave the bitter grief that comes
And I'll try my best understand
Nelson why did you have to go away
Why wasn't it right for you to stay
In my heart Nelson will always be
I love him dearly and I know he'll watch over me
What I'm suffering seems so unfair
But one thing is for certain
My love for him will always be there
Nelson my son you always will be
The most important part of my hearts memory
I'll cherish the moments I held you in my arms
And I'm sure that if you had of stayed longer
You would have graced me with your charms
A thousand words won't bring you back
I know because I've tried
Neither will a thousand tears
I know because I've cried
Now you're up in Heaven
With the Angels up above
They will take my place for now
And they'll give you all their love
So go and rest in peace now
My little boy so dear
For all my love and memories
I will hold forever near.

Janice Calaff

April 13, 2011

Nelson,

Today is your brother 2 yr anniversary since he's been gone. I know you taking good care of him you are our angel.

I love and miss you my son.

April Brunette

March 26, 2011

You are by far Thee Bestest-Friend anyone could possibly ever have. Things happen that no one understands & this is one thing I will never be able to grasp. It never gets easier but I know you'll always be here for me to give me that little puch to snap back into reality. You are the heart to many people. I'm glad we met & shared the time we did, I am forever grateful for having you in my life <3 There's not that many Real People in this world && you were one of the few. I love you && I will see you again my friend <3 Happy Birthday Baby Boi <3

Patti Rojas

March 25, 2011

Dear Nelson, You are missed more than you can know. I hope you are keeping a watch over your mother and brothers and sisters. They need you. You were a very special person with your goofy, mischievious grin! Miss you!! RIP

Bernice Rodriguez

March 25, 2011

As the days go by I always think of you, What would life be if you were here at this moment... Would I be the same person I am today..I miss your smile, your rainbow teeth just like mines, I miss you voice.. the way we used to argue.... The way we used to dance together.. I just miss you so much nelson you are always on my mind... I hope we meet again ... I wish you a happy 23 birthday MY BROTHER... LOVE ALWAYS YOUR SISTER

michael calaff

March 25, 2011

Happy 23rd bday nelson its hard to b missin a big bro man i love u i juss wish u was here to get it crackin but ur soul will 4eva b wit us....we'll b missin u.....ily n happy bday....

Aida/Mimi Aviles

March 25, 2011

My beloved Janice...how I wish I could take your pain away with a hug. Pero descansa sabiendo que nuestro querido Nelson, en su ultimo momento, estaba pensando en su Bellisima Mama quien le dio vida. Un regalo de Dios. I love you mama. RIP Nelson. :..(

Janice Calaff

March 25, 2011

You are my sunshine, my only sunshine, you make me happy when skies are gray, You never no dear how much I love you, please don't take my sunshine away!!!!!

Nelson I thou this day wouldn't be so hard but it is.

I love you my son I really do!

Janice Calaff

March 25, 2011

Happy Birthday my son. Wow 23 years hey, but I only got to see 18 yrs of it. Every year I said I'm not going to cry but I just can't hold it in. I miss you so much that sometimes it hurts to carry this pain. I know god is celebrating your birthday with your brother and all the angels up there.

RIP Nelson,
with love from your broke heart mother

Janice Calaff

March 8, 2011

I make mistakes being a mom, sometimes more than I would like to admit. But I will always be there for you, to hear you, to cheer you, to laugh or cry with you, to protect you with my life, and to love you for eternity with all my heart. No one will ever love you more than I do, I'm your mom!

lil sis

January 18, 2011

One does not leave a funeral in the same way that he has come. He cannot help but have death on his mind. He cannot help but be aware that such is the end of all life. He may look at himself and have a new awareness that his body will not last forever. These thoughts are ones that humans must face and find a way to deal with. Some believe that the death is only the beginning of the next great mystery and the soul is eternal. Others take a practical view that death is all there is. One leaves a funeral with thoughts of life and its fragility on his mind.

michael calaff

December 31, 2010

happy new years nelson i love big bro i kno u finna b at grandma house wit us later well ima finish gettin ready i love stay watchin ova me.
your lil bro micahel
milwaukee souljaz off top

Wendy Prostek

December 21, 2010

rest in peace, Nelson

Pearl Crick

December 21, 2010

Dear Nelson,
The first time I ever laid eyes on you I knew you were going to make an impact in my life. From the Jump we were great friends and more. Even though we may have not stayed together we remained great friends and I loved that. Yeah we fought like little kids sometimes but who doesnt right? You know what Im talking about. I miss that I could of told you anything and you never would of judged me or told anyone. Your a great person Nelson and I miss you so much. It seems just like yesterday I was on the phone talking with you for hours. It still hurts that you are no longer here with us. Man when I finally get to see you again I'll never let go... You would of been so proud of me I got a huge tattoo on my leg that I drew myself in memory of you. Damn it hurt but it was worth it. Your memory will be with me for the rest of my life. Sometimes I sit and wonder how different my life would be right now if you were still in it. I have never met anyone like you or even close to you. Your were one in a billion no one in a trillion Nelson, and I think thats why you have so many people that love care and miss you soo much. I could only imagine the look on your face when your smiling down on everyone. Nelson Rodriguez I miss you more than words can ever explain. I love you and please watch over your family I know it gets harder around the holidays... Love Always, Pearl

I miss you ...

Pearl Crick

December 21, 2010

Janice Calaff

December 21, 2010

My son Christmas is in 4 days and I don't have you or Gio with me. Christmas is not the same and to top it off Gio is going to be gone for 6-1/2 yrs. I feel so lost with out you guys. I miss you guys when you guys where lil even tho you guys drove me crazy but I miss those days I really do. We use too go everywhere and had fun as a family but know I feel alone in this world with out my 5 kids.

From a lonely and heart broken mother
To my angel above
Love you my son

Janice Calaff

December 21, 2010

God saw you getting tired So he put his arms around you & whispered come with me. With tearful eyes he watched & saw you pass away. Although I love you dearly, He did not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove us he only takes the best.

Janice Calaff

November 29, 2010

Hey my son you know the Holidays are not the same with out you but I'm trying to make the best of it....

Your Mother that loves you

michael calaff

November 25, 2010

hey nelson it thanks giving 4 yr. wit out u here man its hard 4real. ima make sure i save a plate 4 u big bro well i love u....don't stop watchin ova us and i kno u wit us rite now maxin lol...

Janice Calaff

November 17, 2010

My son guess who was in Jerry Springer show, Slim. He got some girl prego and she took him to Jerry Springer. LOL

I wish you was here to see it. I Just wanted share this with you.

Your mother that loves you and will never forget you

Janice Calaff

September 29, 2010

Nelson Papi today is my b-day and my co-workers celebrating my bday at work. I miss you my son you would of been calling me to sign "HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MAMI"...

love & miss you
your mother that would never forget you

brianna rodriguez

August 20, 2010

nelson, you was like a bro to me!! it still feels like dream, i dnt want to get over the fact that you are gone, :( i miss the times we hung out and you and ma bro made tracks!!! you a tru milwaukee soulja forever and always!!! i love u, i still cnt believe that its been 4 yrs!! wow i miss you bro, but dnt worry this is not the last time u will see me i will see you in heaven some day!!! i wish i had the number to heaven so i could call you!! i would kill to juss hear your voice one last time!! i love you!!

Joshua Wippert

July 22, 2010

R.I.P. Nelson. I am sad to say I've never had the chance of meeting you, but I've had the pleasure of knowing your family and I have never seen a family in my entire life that is so loving and I don't believe I'll ever meet a family like yours again. I kno God took you home early, but I'm sure there's plenty reason for it. I also kno I'll have the chance to get to kno you when I get there. God Bless your family on this day. R.I.P. Neslon

Janice Calaff

July 22, 2010

My son today is your 4 yrs anniversary. Words can't explain how I feel today but I want you to rest in peace my son....
I'll be going to see you today at the cementary and buy you some flowers and balloons.
Your mother that miss & love you lots...

Janice Calaff

July 20, 2010

Remember

Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.

By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation

Janice Calaff

April 19, 2010

I wish Heaven had a phone so I could hear your voice again. I thought of you today but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday, and days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. All I have are memories and a picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake, from which I'll never part.... God has you in his arms. I have you in my heart.

I love you my son

Janice Calaff

March 25, 2010

HAPPY 22ND BIRTHDAY MY SON... I'm going to see you today at the cemetary then going by grandmas house for a prayer...

I LOVE YOU my son
with Love from your mother

Janice Calaff

March 24, 2010

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

Jeanie

March 7, 2010

hey sweetie-
I just wanted to talk..its hard to type because i cant stop cryn' i miss you so much! I feel so empty with out you! After you left my whole life crumbled around me and people always say for me to be strong but i cant! you were the person who made me strong you were my rock,my back bone, you were my everything! I would anything to just get a hug from you right now, I could really use it. your birthday is coming up and i will be visiting you. ahhhh i dont know what else to say i just have so much on my mind and i feel soooooo alone. words just cant explain how much i miss you!! I cant wait until the day i see you again i know you will be at the gates waiting for me! I love you Nelson!! :"(

Janice Calaff

December 23, 2009

My son 2 day before Christmas and to be honest with you I'm not even ready... This Christmas been really depressing for me in alot of ways. We did Grandmas 60TH birthday on Saturday it was a surprise and she really was surprised too... We had lots of fun but you was missed. I've thinking of you alot. I had a dream with you the other day and it was a crazy dream.

Puty's baby walk now she's so small but she's like Amarea very indepented. She's a hand full and hyper. Nelson been missing you like crazy.

MERRY CHRISTMAS MY SON

I love you with all my heart.
Your mother that will never forget you...

Janice Calaff

October 6, 2009

Nelosn I need your help, can you please talk to your brother Giovani and let him know that you are ok and in a better place than us. We all miss you but we have to understand that you are not coming back. I wish I can help but I don't even know how to help my self every thing change since the day you left this earth.

Please help me with your brothers from up there.

You're mother that love you
Janice

Janice Calaff

August 17, 2009

Hey papi,

How you doing? I'm doing ok, I'm just here at work thinking of you. You know papi I'm so hurt that you are not here but in a way I know you are in a better place than here. Every day something happen out there.

I just wanted to say hi, I have to get back to work.

Love you,
Janice

Janice Calaff

August 3, 2009

Our Dear Nelson
You are not forgotten, loved one
Nor will you ever be,
As long as life and memory last
We will remember thee.

We miss you now, our hearts are sore.
As time goes by we'll miss you more.
Your loving smile, your gentle face
No one can fill your vacant place.

Miss you so much my son.

Janice Calaff

July 22, 2009

My son RIP. Today is your 3 year anniversary. Man Nelson I know you can feel my pain that i'm feeling right now while writting this to you.

I love you, i'll see you later at the cemetary.

with Love your Mother

Janice Calaff

July 21, 2009

July 21, 2009
My son remember a day like today you had to go to court but was upset cause they changed your court date but I told you that everything was going to be ok and to go home. The last thing I remember was that u told me that you love me and I respond back by telling you that I loved you too that was the last words out your mouth. At least I know that you loved me. WOW, my son 3 yrs huh! It feels like it was yesterday tomorrow by grandma house we gathering so we can pray on your anniversary. Tring hard to keep it together but you know your mom was kind of lost up there (LOL). I'm you trying to make you laugh.

On Saturday it's Charlene birthday & Emily's sweet 16th, I wish you was here to crack that birthday with me.

Well my son I'm stopping by tomorrow at the cemetary to go visit you before I go to grandma house to pray. Like always talk to you later I got to get back to work.

With Love your mother that will never forget you...

Xavier Wilson

July 21, 2009

Hey my son Mookie wrote me a letter for you this is how it goes:

Dear Nelson,
what's going on Bro! Sorry I wasn't able to attend to your gathering on July 22nd, the 3rd year from when the lord called upon your soul, but as you look down on your boy evry day you'll notice the prayer I send to you. I can't explain how much I love you & miss you. On this piece of paper & my tears only show half of my emotions for you. But I promise with all of my heart & as long as my soul survives, that i'm here for you. I see apart of you in all of your love ones, that means I'm here for you mom, Giovani, Puty, Michael, Anthony, Amarea, Jesse, Macho, Ashley, Andrew, Jonathan, Denise, your Grandma & Bin. I wish you was hear so we can laugh about how I go my butt whooped the day b4 you left this earth. I wish you were to watch your niece Amarea become a woman. I wish you was here cuz we miss you baby boy. It's not a want it's a need. You'll never be forgotten Bro, & always remembered. I promise you that i'll be sitting here on this grass waiting for you if you promise me your on your way. Until then, look down on us and send your touch to our hearts. Alson wanna state that it's a blessing for you to be part of my life and that i'll always represent your name.

REST IN PARIDISE MY BRO!

Love Mookie

Janice Calaff

June 8, 2009

The very echo of your name
The memory of your smile
The little things you said and did
Are with us all the while
We little knew that morning
That God would call your name
In life we loved you dearly
In death we do the same
It broke our hearts to loose you
But you did not go alone
For part of us went with you
The day God called you home.

I Love you my son,

Janice Calaff

June 8, 2009

Hey my son, been missing you lots. I know you can see it and feel it. Your nice Yanalis is getting big she looks alot like Keonta she's always smiling when she's not crying cause that all she does. (LOL) You know it's going to be 3 year you are gone and it's still feel like yesterday. We all miss you down here. Well my son like always i'll talk to you later got to get back to work I was thinking of you so I thou i'll write to you to feel a little bit better.

With Love your mohter that would never forget you.

Janice Calaff

April 20, 2009

Hey my son, you heard what happen hey! You are not by your self know papi. You have to take care of your brother ok. I miss you so much. You never will be forgoten.

I love you!!!

Anahi Dejesus

April 16, 2009

he was a nut head but very funny

Reina Gonzalez

March 1, 2009

Nelson I miss u more now then I ever did te amo tu prima nani R.I.P.

TiTi ASHLEY

February 26, 2009

dayum its been to long that u been gone. i wish u were here. puty had her baby. she looks jus like amarea puty u n gio. she such a blessing. it would of been nice to have the whole fam there to see. evrything is juss getting worse. i miss u soo much. it still hurts to know u gone. i miss all the funn times we had. u left us with so much good n funny memories. plz look over gio n michael they need to know ur there for them. even for the fam. we all tryna fight this pain but its hard. i love you so much nelson n miss u. words cant express but u already know. RIP NEPHEW

CARMEN

February 26, 2009

r.i.p my love it still seem like u coming back!!!! i love u and misssssssss u veryyyy veryyyyyy much papi.... LOOK OVER ME I LOVE U CAPULLITO URS TRULY CARMEN
*NELSON OWNZ*

Sara RANK

April 4, 2008

DAMN Nelson.. Its Been Awhile.. Cant beleive we never got to go up north to the dells.. well i miss you ... you keepin doin what you do best and watch over the people who love you most.. r.i.p .. love you!

CHARLENE MATIAS

November 7, 2007

damn Lil cuzo I sit and think about you everyday..I have all these memories when we use to just sit around mami's and clown me, you and jesse..all those memories are so precious to me. Everybody's still trying to deal with this, but we all deal with our pain in diff ways. I love you lil cuz You always in my heart..until we meet again in the sky papa. Hold me a spot up there.

MICHAEL CALAFF

September 7, 2007

HEY WATZ UP BIG BROTHER MAN I CAN'T STAND EACH NIGHT THT I HAVE TO GO ASLEEP KNOWING U NOT HERE. IT BREAKS MY HEART EVERYTIME I PUT ON THE SHIRT WIT UR FCAE N SEE OTHER'S WIT IT TOO ITZ REALLY PAINFULL I HAD ALOT OF PLANS TO DO WIT U BEFORE U PAST BUT UNTILL THT DAY I FOUND OUT U WAS GONE THT WAS THA DAY MY LIFE CHANGE'S U R THA BEST BROTHER ANY BODY CAN HAVE N I MEAN IT. ME N GIOVANI N ANTHONY N PUTY STILL UR FAMILY CAN'T NOBODY TAKE THT LOVE AWAY FROM US THA WHOLE FAMILY N UR FREIND REALLY MISS U SO NELSON IMA SEE U SOON SO BE WAITIN BY THA DOOR'S UP THERE....BUT U KNO U GOT MINEVA N CHUCKY POLACO N ROBERT UP THERE TO CHILL WIT.....ITZ MILWAUKEE SOULJAZ 4 LIFE BABY NEVER GONNA 4GET THT YALL GONNA MAKE IT BIG N THTZ PROMISE

UNTILL WE AGAIN LOVE U ALWAYZ UR BABY BRO MICHAEL

Reina Gonzalez

July 21, 2007

Nelson my birthday was yesturday I know you was watchin. 2 more til that day. I miss you.love you. nany

Janice Calaff

July 20, 2007

NELSON, THE DAY IS GETTING CLOSER IN 2 MORE DAYS IT WILL BE A YEAR SINCE U LEFT THIS EARTH. "WOW" & WE ARE STILL HURTING YOUR LOST. NELSON SOMETIMES I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. I FEEL SO WEIRD SOMETIMES IT'S HARD TO EXPLAIN BUT OUR LIVE IT HASN;T BEEN THE SAME SINCE YOU LEFT. NO MATTER HOW HARD WE TRY IT DON'T WORK. THE ONLY REASON I'M STILL STANDING IT'S FOR U & YOUR SISTER & BROTHER IF NOT I PROBABLY WOULD OF BEEN CRAZY BY NOW. WELL I'M LEAVING HOME NOW BUT I'LL SEE U ON sUNDAY WE ALL ARE GOING TO VISIT U.
LOVE YOUR MOTHER

Janice calaff

July 13, 2007

NELSON, I WENT & CAME OK. I NEW YOU WAS SITTING RIGHT NEXT TO ME ON THE AIRPLANE. I WASN'T AS SCARE I THOUGHT I WOULD BE BUT I THINK IS BECAUSE I KNEW YOU WAS THERE WITH ME.. NELSON IN A COUPLE OF WEEKS IT WILL BE A YEAR SINCE YOU LEFT THIS EARTH. WE HAVE SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR THAT DAY...I LOVE U R.I.P MY SON.....

Michael Tom

July 12, 2007

Hey Nelson its almost been a year since i've talked to u and it feels really wierd not having u dance to tell me when to go any more those was some good times and chillin in da studio wit u and my brother Tim those soem good tiems.....I MISS U....RIP Cuz.....

Janice Calaff

July 2, 2007

NELSON, ON 4TH OF JULY I'M GOING TO PUERTO RICO TOO SEE YOUR GRANPA. YOU KNOW HOW I FEEL ABOUT FLYING SO I HOPE YOU ARE GOING TO BE RIGHT NEXT TO ME SO I COULD MAKE IT & WON'T GET PANIC... NELSON REMEMBER WHEN I TOLD U THAT I WANTED A NICE RED SPORTY CAR I BOUGHT ONE IT'S REALLY NICE I WISH YOU WERE HERE SO YOU CAN SEE IT & RIDE WITH ME... GIOVANI LIKES IT BUT SINCE IT'S STICK SHIFT HE WANTS ME TO TEACH HIM HOW TO RIDE BUT, I TOLD HIM THAT THE CAR IT'S ONLY FOR PLAYERS LIKE ME & U. LOL. NELSON THAT'S IS ONE OF MY DREAMS. YOU KNOW NO MATTER HOW HARD I TRY TO TAKE IT EASY I CAN'T THE ONLY REASON I'VE BEEN STRONG IS FOR YOUR SISTER & BROTHERS BUT IT'S SO HARD IF YOU CAN ONLY IMAGINE... TE QUIERO MUCHO HIJO MIO CON TODO EL ALMA Y NUNCA TE VOY A OLVIDAR SIEMPRE TE TENDRE EN MIS SUENO Y ALMA....

NELSON I HOPE TO SEE U ON THE PLANE WITH ME.....

I'LL TALK TO YOU LATER CAUSE I HAVE TO GET BACK TO WORK LIKE ALWAYS... OHHH, BEFORE I GO WE ARE PLANNING SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR THE 22ND OF JULY THE DAY YOU PAST AWAY & LEFT THIS EARTH ON THAT DAY IS YOUR ANNIVERSARY OF 1YR. "WOW" TIME PAST SO SOON IT STILL FILLS LIKE IT WAS YESTERDAY. WELL I HAVE TO LET YOU GO I'M AT WORK. LOVE U

MICHAEL CALAFF

June 11, 2007

DEAR BIG BROTHER I GOT THA JOB YESTERDAY CUZ U WERR THERE WIT ME N I KNO IT BABY BOI I LOVE EVERYWERR I GO U THERR N THTZ Y I LOVE U

Titi Ashley

June 10, 2007

nelson
where do i begin....i tried so hard to live ma life to its fullest n try not to think of wut happen...but its hard wake'n up at home n not see'n u or come'n home from skool n watch u iron ur clothes...ur death still havent hit me hard n i still dont beliee it i noe when that day comes it will hurt me ALOT....janice told us to let u rest in peace n i think we n u shud....may u look down on us n watch ova us especially amarea...u noe she got bad but look whos her family...lol i try not to cry as often but it hurts when i actually want to talk to u or hear ur voice n the only way i can is thru ur music or standing ova u while u is buried 6" under....baby boy i noe u n me had so many rough times but u noe ma luv fo u was strong n cant no one ever replace u or our special titi n nephew bond....but c u were more than a nephew u were like ma brother....imma soon visit u at home n dont fo get that the family u got on earth always n forever misses u n luv u.....my brother my nephew may u rest in peace for eternity n dont worry papi chulo we will soon be laughing n sharing our warm touches with u again.....

Luv always ur titi ashley that truely misses u and that laughter u brought us.....imma talk to u lata.....

Reina Gonzalez

May 29, 2007

Nelson R.I.P. miss you so much. Justice is served as your mom said. I love you and will always miss you but I know that your in a better place see you again one day.

Janice Calaff

May 29, 2007

NELSON, KNOW YOU & ME CAN REST IN PEACE. I KNOW YOU WAS HANGING AROUND UNTIL JUSTICE WAS SERVED. THANKS GOD IT'S OVER WITH. WILL MISS U & LOVE U. YOU CAN GO KNOW MY SON IT'S SO HARD TO SAID BUT,THERE IS NO REASON FOR YOU TO HANG AROUND ANYMORE. YOU ARE AN ANGEL & YOU BELONG WITH GOD. LOVE "U" MY SON

Daniel Rodriguez

May 26, 2007

hey papi,lla por fin todos podemos descanzar en paz.lla la tormenta paso.te extranare pero siempre te tendre en mi corazon.te quiero y siempre lo hice.

Janice Calaff

May 22, 2007

NELSON,TODAY IS 10 MONTHS SINCE U LEFT. TIME PASSES SO FAST. NELSON COUNT DOWN 2 MORE DAYS & EVERYTHING IS OVER. I DON'T KNOW HOW I'M GOING TO REACT BUT, THE CLOSER IT GETS I GET NERVOUS. I'M GOING TO VISIT YOU TODAY AFTER I GET OUT OF WORK. LOVE U.

Reina Gonzalez

May 21, 2007

Nelson I miss you and love you with all my heart. I wish we could have spent more time together. We will all have our memories but I will always cherish mine. R.I.P.

Rodriguez Daniel

May 18, 2007

Nelson,se que me prometi no sufrir mas por tu aucencia porque se que estas en lugar mejor,y no he podido superar eso.enrealidad quiero llevarte en mi corazon con alegrias y los pocos tiempo que pasamos juntos.sabes me acuerdo de la vez que te lleve aver tu abuelo por primera vez con tu hermana bernices.y que hicites meter la mano en la masquina de lavar ropas valla que susto nos diste ami y mi padre.se que te acuerdas y se que hoy te ries de esto.hijo cada vez que te escribo te siento a mi lado y eso me gusta porque se que me perdonas por nuestra distancia. miss u.

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