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Richard Rodriguez Obituary

Native Islander, "a strong man...a loving soul," 33 Richard Rodriguez II, aka, Little Richie, 33, of Ocala FL, formerly of Mariners Harbor, Staten Island, born at Staten Island University Hospital to Richard Rodriguez and Josie Beltran on June 8, 1988, passed away at his home in Ocala FL on November 8, 2021. He attended and graduated from Pleasant Valley High School in Brodheadsville, PA in 2008. He went on to graduate with an Associates Degree in Computer PC Networking System from Lincoln Technical School in Allentown, PA. Little Richie was known for having a big heart, a loving soul and his love for God. His joking nature as well. He was a die-hard New York Giants fan. He touched the lives of everyone who met him. To know him was to love him. He was a strong man who never gave up fighting for his health no matter what was put in his path. Little Richie was the type of man who put others before himself and was always willing to lend a helping hand. He leaves behind family and friends who will forever have him in their hearts. He was the beloved son of Richard Rodriguez, Josie Beltran, and Olga I. Rodriguez brother of Krystle M. Rodriguez, Grandson to Jacinto and Alicia Rodriguez and the Late Lucy Cruz, Uncle to Angel J. Rodriguez and Brianna R. Feliciano, Nephew to Alicia Rodriguez and Sarah Klein. Cousins to Joseph L. Nazario, Amie Anderson, Sarah A. Klein, and Marissa N. Klein among several more loving family members who will miss him dearly. Rest in Peace Our Warrior of God. The final viewing for our son Richard Rodriguez II will be on Wednesday Nov. 17, 2021 at 2:00 to 4:00pm and 6:00 to 8:00pm at: Baldwin Brothers, 11250 SW 93rd Ct. Rd., Ocala, FL 34481; (352)236-7813. Final Resting Place will be at: Highland Memorial Park, 1515 NE Third Street, Ocala, FL 34470, at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021.

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Published by Staten Island Advance from Nov. 12 to Nov. 13, 2021.

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Richard Rodriguez

November 9, 2024

Little Rich I cannot believe that it´s been 3 years already now that you left us. I miss you so much my son that words alone can´t describe the pain that I have in my heart. They say that it gets easier with time but no way is that true. A father is not supposed to bury his son.

When ever I´m able to to about you I take that opportunity and talk about you because in my mind it´s keeping you alive in my memories as if you are still here with me. It may sound crazy but it helps with my sanity.

I know that you´re no longer in any pain and that you are sitting there in heaven enjoying the afterlife and you definitely deserve that peace my son.

Until we meet again my son Rest in Peace and know that Daddy always has you in his thoughts and heart. I LOVE YOU LITTLE RICHIE.

Dad

November 9, 2023

As time passes by I miss you more and more my son. I have to believe that you are in a place where you no longer feel any pain and are in the comfort of the lord. You where a true believer and I know that God the father the Son and the Holy Spirit took you into there arms there in heaven and saw to it that you are suffering no more.
Every day I look into your room and I have such a hole in my heart and I have to believe that one day we will be together again and I´ll be able to hold you and let you know how much I Love You and how proud of you that I am. You taught me a lot in the last few months of your life and I´m blessed that we spent the time together and I´ll always remember the fun that I had with you my son.
You Rest In Peace my Son and remember Little Richie that Daddy always has you in on his mind, thoughts and prayers.
I Love You my Son until we meet again you Rest In Peace.

Love Dad

Daddy

November 9, 2023

As time passes by I miss you more and more my son. I have to believe that you are in a place where you no longer feel any pain and are in the comfort of the lord. You where a true believer and I know that God the father the Son and the Holy Spirit took you into there arms there in heaven and saw to it that you are suffering no more.
Every day I look into your room and I have such a hole in my heart and I have to believe that one day we will be together again and I´ll be able to hold you and let you know how much I Love You and how proud of you that I am. You taught me a lot in the last few months of your life and I´m blessed that we spent the time together and I´ll always remember the fun that I had with you my son.
You Rest In Peace my Son and remember Little Richie that Daddy always has you in on his mind, thoughts and prayers.
I Love You my Son until we meet again you Rest In Peace.

Love Dad

Daddy

November 8, 2023

As time passes by I miss you more and more my son. I have to believe that you are in a place where you no longer feel and pain and are in the comfort of the lord. You where a true believer and I know that God the father the Son and the Holy Spirit took you into there arms there in heaven and saw to it that you are suffering no more.
Every day I look into your room and I have such a hole in my heart and I have to believe that one day we will be together again and I´ll be able to hold you and let you know how proud of you that I am. You taught me a lot in the last few months of your life and I´m blessed that we spent the time together and I´ll always remember the fun that I had with you my son.
You Rest In Peace my Son and remember Little Richie that Daddy always has you in on his mind thoughts and prayers.
I Love You my Son until we meet again you Rest In Peace.

Joni Marcinek

November 6, 2023

You are missed. You are loved!

Daddy

November 9, 2022

Forever in our Hearts my Son. Rest in Peace until we meet again

Josie beltran (mother of Richard Rodriguez)

November 8, 2022

To my precious son its been a year already that you've been gone it just doesn't seem real to me still I still can't bare the loss of you leaving us my heart still hurts like if you left us yesterday everything where I go I see you and all the special moments we shared together you tried so hard to do the right thing to get healthy and live a longer life but unfortunately God had other plans for you everyday I pray you were here still with us I miss you so much and I love you with all my heart rest in peace my son until we meet again . LOVE MOM!!

Krystle Rodriguez

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Krystle Rodriguez

November 8, 2022

Hey bro, I can't believe it's been a year since you've been gone!! I miss you sooo damn much!! Miss you bothering me, making me laugh, playing card games with you and just seeing you at home on a daily basis. I wear your thumb print around my neck just about every day on a dog tag necklace. If it's not on my neck I have it with me in my pocketbook. Most of the time it's around my neck though. My birthday was not the same without you this year cuz our birthday's are only 2 days apart. I know you're not suffering anymore but wish you were still here with me and not suffering. I love you bro! Til we meet again.....Sleep In Paradise!! P.S. I still want that hug when I do see you again!

Dad

November 8, 2022

Today November 8, 2022 is one year that my beloved son Richard Rodriguez II passed away. This has been one of the worst times of my life that I would not wish this on anyone.
As a father Little Richie was supposed to watch me get old and grey and I was to see him grow into a great man.
My son suffered through out his entire life starting with brain cancer and he was able to overcome it but unfortunately God had greater things for him were he felt that Little Richie completed his task here on earth and God had to take him home to be with him and not suffer anymore with the ailments that Covid-19 left him with.
Little Richie would tell us that he was a Worrier of God and we do believe that he had a strong belief in God and we do believe that he is in a better place and is looking over all of us.
At time I sit down remembering him with Olga and we would start laughing at some of the things he would tell us.
I miss you my dear son until we meet again and we walk together joking and laughing with one another.
Rest in Peace My Son always remember that Daddy Loves You.

Erica R

November 17, 2021

Love you Cuz!!
Make them laugh up there!!

Nick and Nancy Catterson

November 17, 2021

Our deepest condolences during this time of sorrow. All our love.

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Richard Rodriguez

November 14, 2021

Dad´s memories, you´ll always be in my heart.

Luisa

November 13, 2021

Dear Richie,
You were such a likable person. You marched to the beat of your own tune. I didn´t know you for very long but I always looked forward when we were going hang out with Josie and Krystle. I would be like "Hey Krystle, let´s invite your bro to play cards" and you would always be down and say "yeah ok I´ll come, are you ready to lose?" Lol. Wish I could´ve looked out for you more. No one thought you would leave this Earth so soon. It always a big reality check when the good ones go and you realize life really is too short. You have no idea how much you will be missed. Til then, watch over your family until they get to hold you again

Josie beltran (mother of Richard Rodriguez)

November 13, 2021

To my loving precious son whom I will miss until the day we meet again. I hope you found my mom and your uncle James up there so they can keep you company and hold you tight for me until I can hold you in my arms again. You left us way too soon you had so many things to still do and I wish you were able to accomplish all of it . I already miss talking and hanging out with you I keep waiting to hear your voice again telling me (mom I'm bored can you come pick me up?) Of course I will I'd say those were the best days ever just to be with him everyday to play cards, watch movies, go shopping, go out to eat and so much more. I'm sure gonna miss that . His life was such a blessing to me and others . He's loved beyond words and missed beyond measure and my memory of him is a treasure.. I will hold you in my heart until I can hold you in heaven . I love you my son

Angel Rodriguez

November 13, 2021

Angel Rodriguez

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Angel Rodriguez

November 13, 2021

Tio, you were more than just an uncle. You were so special and your heart was made of pure gold. The times we spent together were so special. The memories we share are unforgettable. You were always able to get a good gut busting laugh out of anyone. I will always remember the times we spent with each other and will never forgot the goodness of your heart and soul. Love you forever and always.

Krystle Rodriguez

November 13, 2021

Krystle Rodriguez

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Krystle Rodriguez

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Krystle Rodriguez

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Krystle Rodriguez

November 13, 2021

Hey bro, I miss you sooo much! We have 33 years of memories together. I will forever hold them in my heart! Until we meet again, I have you to watch over me! The 1st thing I plan to do is run and give u the biggest hug when we meet again! I love you Richie!!

Olga Rodriguez

November 13, 2021

We had a lot of plans now I´m left to complete them on my own with your memory in mind. Rest In Peace my son and know I will take care of Daddy.

Joni Marcinek, Aunt

November 12, 2021

Richie, you will be missed by your entire family. Your love for God brings peace to my heart as I know you rest with Him! Eternal rest grant unto our Little Richie.

Richard Rodriguez (DAD)

November 12, 2021

Monday November 8, 2021 my son Richard Rodriguez II was called home by the Lord to have him finally rest at peace where he will no longer suffer. Richie was born on June 8, 1988 and he was a special kid. As he was growing up he always had a good heart towards everyone. He did have some moments in his life that are in the past and I will not mention them but he got through it. Unfortunately it was like he had one thing after another starting with brain cancer then being a severe diabetic and then he got a mild case of this Covid-19 and it destroyed one of the things that was so good about him, his heart. He fought so hard to get past this but unfortunately God had a better plan for him. I will miss MY SON because that is who he is MY SON. I will miss him dearly but I have to believe that he is in a better place and I do hope and pray that as we all believe that we will meet up again and I will have MY SON once again to hold and to joke and enjoy him as I have always done. Little Rich is who he was even though he towers over all of us and he will always be my Little Rich. I Love You MY SON. I will miss you so much and you´ll always be here in my heart a place that no one can ever take away from me. Rest In Peace My Son till we see each other again. DADDY WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU ALWAYS MY SON.

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