Francisco Rodrigues

Francisco Rodrigues obituary

Francisco Rodrigues

Upcoming Events

Oct

6

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Schellhaas Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.

388 Center Ave., West View, PA 15229

Oct

6

Service

1:00 p.m.

Schellhaas Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.

388 Center Ave., West View, PA 15229

Francisco Rodrigues Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Schellhaas Funeral Home & Cremation Svcs., Inc. - West View on Oct. 3, 2025.

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Francisco A. Rodrigues, age 84, formerly of Pittsburgh's North Side and most recently of Verona, PA, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025.

He was the former spouse of the late Delores Marciniak Rodrigues and former spouse and longtime companion of Jeannie Bair Rodrigues.

Father of Andrea Kunsak, Francisco Rodrigues, and the late Renee Rodrigues; stepfather of Candi Bair and Dennis Bair. He was the beloved brother of Antonia, Alfred, and Virginia, and was preceded in death by his siblings Maria, Michael, and Rita. He is also survived by many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family who will cherish his memory.

Francisco, affectionately known as "Sonny," was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Always a hard worker he dedicated his career to working as a mechanic, eventually retiring from the Port Authority of Allegheny County. In his free time, he enjoyed working on cars and lending a helping hand to anyone in need. Sonny will be remembered as a kind-hearted, compassionate soul with a generous spirit and a strong sense of loyalty to those he loved.

Family welcomes friends on Monday, October 6th from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Schellhaas Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 388 Center Ave., West View, PA 15229, where a Blessing Service will be held at 1:00 p.m..

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Upcoming Events

Oct

6

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Schellhaas Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.

388 Center Ave., West View, PA 15229

Oct

6

Service

1:00 p.m.

Schellhaas Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.

388 Center Ave., West View, PA 15229