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Simon L Rodriguez
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Born in Brooklyn, NY on May 15, 1972 to Heriberto (Eddie) and Margarita Rodriguez, he was proud to say he lived his whole life in the "greatest city in the world".
Simon started his schooling in Red Hook at PS 15 and proudly earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a major in Advertising and Marketing Communications from Bernard M. Baruch College in New York.
When Ikea came to Brooklyn, Simon helped open the store and over the years refused all offers of promotion, instead putting his talents to work in the Quality department, forging many long time friendships with his coworkers.
Simon was drawn to comic books from a young age and found even more enjoyment in them as he grew older. As he pursued completing his personal collection, he found a community of like minded people, and even family members, who he bonded with. Many shared his love of movies, especially old black and white movies, his love of music and his unhealthy Funko Pop interest.
His love for, and devotion to his family was plainly evident and seen in every interaction with them. His love and kindness extended to friends and coworkers who often felt as though they were his family too. Indeed, Simon never passed up an opportunity to offer support to anyone who was in need of a helping hand and often went out of his way to give unexpected gifts, a generous listening ear and strong shoulder to cry on.
Simon is survived by his wife, Sarah, his daughter, Deja, his mother, Margarita, his brother, Alberto (Janet) Rodriguez, his sister, Marivel (John) Rodriguez and his sister, Ivette Rodriguez, along with his nephews, Alberto Jr, Anton, Jonathan and Isaiah Rodriguez, his nieces, Margarita and Angela Rodriguez, and a grand niece, Celeste Perez. He was predeceased by his father, Heriberto (Eddie) in 1999.
In lieu of flowers or for those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to: https://whyhunger.org/single-donation-page/
"May the wind under your wings bear you where the sun sails and the moon walks." - J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit
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Jennifer Mendez-Gerard
January 11, 2023
What a beautiful tribute written for your beloved brother, Simon.
I cannot tell you enough how heartbroken we are for Simon's wife, Sarah, for his daughter, Deja....for TiTi Margherita; for you, Ivette, my beautiful cousin, and my cousins...... Marivel and Al....and of course John and Janet...and of course, for Simon's nieces, and nephews.
Your beloved brother, my cousin, was a gentle kind soul.....I wasn't with him a lot, but, the times, that I was, immediately, a calmness overtook the room.
May Simon rest in eternal heavenly peace, the peace he so deserves.
For all of your days may you all feel Simon's love, presence, guidance and protection
Simon, fly high on the wings of the angels in the love and light of God
Sarah Rodriguez
January 11, 2023
Sarah Rodriguez
January 11, 2023
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Sarah Rodriguez
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Sarah Rodriguez
January 11, 2023
Simon will be forever in our hearts and memories. We were so very blessed to have him in our lives for however brief a period. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend to so many. Simon, I will love you forever "omaha".
Cassandra and Carlos
January 7, 2023
Simon was such a bright light for us at the store. He always gave a smile when we visited his department and was always patient, humble, and so selfless. He had a big heart, always willing to give. We are going to miss him so much. Our deepest prayers go out to Sarah and his family.
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