Search by Name

Search by Name

API RODRIGUEZ Obituary

RODRIGUEZ, Api, 46, of Tampa, went to be with the Lord October 24, 2011. He was born March 26, 1965, in Caibarien, Cuba, the son of Norma and Pedro Rodriguez. He was one of three siblings. Api was the owner of Sunstate Wrecker Service in Tampa. "He was always ready to help anyone in need, whether it was by hosting fundraisers or by simply cracking a joke to make you smile. Api's list of accomplishments is long, but his greatest and most cherished would be his daughters, Deviney and Alexa. He couldn't have been a prouder father. If love were enough, he would still be with us." He is survived by his two beautiful daughters, Deviney and Alexa, and their mother, Jackie; his sister, Juana Soto (Eppy) and nephews, Edwin and Evan; his brother, Pedro Julio (Tangee), and niece, Isabel; his mother-in-law, Sonia Inguanzo; brother-in-law, Joel Inguanzo; his special loved one, Tracy Brown; and many friends and family members. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 29, from the chapel of JGR Funeral Home, 6718 N. Armenia Ave., with interment to follow in Hillsboro Memorial Gardens, Brandon, Fla. Pallbearers include Albert Suarez, Guillermo Rodriguez, John Reese, Brian Rice, Carlos Macho, Jack Russell, Sandro Sierra, David Bryan McKenna, Justin Garcia, Rafael Garcia and Pepito Rodriguez. The family will receive friends 6-9 p.m. Friday, October 28, at the funeral home. Please send online condolences to www.jgrfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by TBO.com on Oct. 27, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for API RODRIGUEZ

Not sure what to say?





ROGER ALONSO

November 3, 2011

QUERIDOS PEDRO, NORMA,JUANA,Y FAMILIA,
NO PODEMOS CREER, AYER NOS ENTERAMOS DE LA NOTICIA. CUANTO SENTIMOS NO PODER COMPARTIR CON USTEDES UN MOMENTO TAN DOLOROSO. API YA NO ESTA SUFRIENDO Y SIEMPRE ESTARA VELANDO POR USTEDES Y SUS DOS NINAS Y ESPOSA, UN ANGEL MAS QUE VELE POR ELLOS Y USTEDES. QUE DIOS LOS AYUDE Y LE DE LAS FUERZAS NECESARIAS DIA A DIA POR LA PERDIDA DE SU HIJO API, UN BUEN HIJO,HERMANO,PADRE Y AMIGO. LOS QUEREMOS MUCHO, ROGER, ROSA, IDANIA Y MARY

November 2, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of your loss, my prayers are with you all.

Gerry Guerra

hilda diaz

October 30, 2011

My prayers go to the family. Api will be gratelly missed he was such a fun person.

October 28, 2011

Deviney:For some moments in life there are no words. We just want you and your family to know that we are praying for you. We pray you find comfort and peace in knowing that your dad will be watching you and protecting you from above. Lourdes, Tito, Eddie and Nicole Fuentes

Mario Acosta

October 28, 2011

Our deepest condolences to the Rodriguez family in your loss. Api was a great friend, always ready to help anybody.I have known him several years and he will be greatly missed.

NATASHA BURGOS

October 28, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with the Rodriguez family.Take comfort in knowing that you now have a Special Guardian Angel to watch over you...

NATASHA BURGOS

October 28, 2011

JACKIE, Deviney,Alexa and THE RODRIGUEZ Family,Ours hearts go out to you during this most difficult time. prayers and thoughts ARE WITH THE FAMILY.. now YOU have a Special Guardian Angel to watch over you...

Charlene Collins-Parker

October 27, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I have not seen Jose in years but have great, funny memories from high school. He always looked out for my group of girls like our big brother he was a wonderful friend.

Nancy Pritchard Flores

October 27, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with the Rodriguez family. I went to Dowdell Middle School with Pedro and Jose, and although I have not seen them in years I will have fond school memories for ever. May he rest in peace.

Kelvin Fedrick

October 27, 2011

Kelvin and Belinda Fedrick, To the Rodriquez family...We would like to express our sympathy for the lost of such a wonderful open hearted man such as Api. We both like you will miss him although there are many things that we can say to express what his friendship meant to us but we will stop here with this message to the family and take the time to kneel and send him a prayer.

The Fedrick Family

maria parillo

October 27, 2011

To the Rodriquez Family my prayers are with you at the lost of your love one. api it has been many years sence i spoke to you but i do remenber the fun that we would have swimming with marilyn, pedro and many fridays at abc pizza i will never forget you friend. i will always remenber you at 15 years old never getting old. love always your friend maria blanco parillo.

Joseph Sullivan

October 27, 2011

Juana and the Rodriguez family, I am so sorry for the loss of your son, brother, Father and my very good friend. The Sullivan family wishes all of you our thoughts, prayers and condolences. Jose was such a great person, friend, Father and man. Jose was like a brother that I will always cherish and remember. Api could always make me and others laugh no matter the mood anyone was in. Api always turned something negative to positive. We all will miss Api but never will we forget him. God bless to you all and Api, I know he is with the man upstairs. If there is anything that we can do for you, please let us know.

Sincerely,

Joseph L. Sullivan and Family
(915) 873-0756
7244 Imperial Ridge Drive
El Paso, Texas 79912

Noel Safont

October 27, 2011

Our deepest condolences to the Rodriguez family in your loss. Api was a great human being. The Safont Family.

Ash

October 27, 2011

API I never met you but you are a hero to many people and a star in your daughters eyes! Bless you.

Ash

October 27, 2011

Dear Alexa, Deviney, and Family,
Ours hearts go out to you during this most difficult time. We pray that the
love surrounding you from family and friends helps to comfort you in the
days and weeks ahead. Linda, Alec, and Jackie Maughan

October 27, 2011

Sorry for your loss...Our prayers and thoughts are with your family......
Jim and Robin Caldwell

Yvonne Casares

October 27, 2011

Dearest Deviney and Alexa. Our prayers and thoughts are with you now at this difficult time in your lives. Your dad was so young...we are very sorry that he didn't have more time to spend with you both. I believe that God allows the departed to have momentary glimpses at their loved ones - not for our own reassurance - but for theirs - checking on you to make sure that everything is good until you are together in heaven forever. Be proud of your dad and be proud that his adoring infinite love is still with you both forever. God Bless You! Yvonne, Ernie and Mary-Elizabeth Casares.

Sr Maryann Schaefer

October 27, 2011

The Villa Family join with the Rodriguez family in the lose of a great dad and husband. I always remember his wonderful smiles and support for whatever here at Villa. We miss him, but know that he went to Heaven on the 24th of the month, the commemoration of Mary, Help of Christians.

October 27, 2011

Take comfort in knowing that you now have a Special Guardian Angel to watch over you...Are prayers & thoughts are with you.....Kevin & Roe O'Brien

Showing 1 - 19 of 19 results

Make a Donation
in API RODRIGUEZ's name

Memorial Events
for API RODRIGUEZ

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

How to support API's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor API RODRIGUEZ's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more