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2024

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Iola Rodriguez Obituary

Iola "Cissie" Seanoa Christman Rodriguez, 73, of Arnold, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on June 25, 2024. Born June 4, 1951, in Los Angeles, she was the daughter of Helen "Pat" Christman. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her brother, Steven; her sister, Patricia; and her eldest son, Jesse De La Rosa Jr. Cissie is survived by her sisters, Comet (Patrick) McCorkendale and Helen (Kurt) Shemenski; sons, Anthony, Daniel, Abraham De La Rosa; and daughters, Lori (Conrad) Hernandez and Lucrecia De La Rosa. Her grandchildren, whom she loved "As Big as the Sky," Anthony, Page, Seanoa, Jory, JessieLynn, Andrew, Michael, Gabriella, Daniel Jr., Catalina, Jesse Jr. and 10 great-grandchildren. Cissie lived in Arnold and was a true member of the community. Cissie worked at the 5th Avenue Deli until it closed and then went on to manage the Our Bar in Arnold. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Services will be private and entrusted to RJ SLATER IV FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, New Kensington, PA.

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Published by The Valley News Dispatch on Jul. 6, 2024.

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Mindy

July 7, 2024

There is No Way, Anyone Can not say , About "Being Loved As Big As The Sky "........... !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Shane wanted to take me to the movies, on our first date..... Comet and Pat , for some reason needed the car and said "No " ...... Cissy said we could watch a movie at her house........ This is where Shane and I had our first date.... The apartment above Orphy´s ..... God bless all of you.... I just wanted to share that with all of you... And I wanted to share a great moment, when we danced on the roof ...... It was Cissy , and me and Christy ........... above the bar ..... It was a full moon and damn right, she said " I Love You As Big As The Sky " We have many great memories........ And Crazy and Cool Ones ........ Thank you So Very Much!!!!!!!!!!! For Posting Her Memorial ................. I really would love to talk to all of you.... God Bless Cissy, She is Already Up There In Heaven.. !!!!!!!!!! Pray all the time, for everyone............,,,, Even if I haven´t seen you in a long while.................... God Bless Our Family Down Here On Earth, As Well As Up In Heaven !!!!!!!!!!! May We All Go There And Meet Again !!!!!!!!!!!!

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