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Oct. 3, 2025

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Peter Rodriguez Obituary

Peter Ralph Rodriguez (Pete) was born on December 17, 1936, in East Chicago, Indiana and passed into eternal life on Friday, September 5, 2025, at his home in Venice, Florida.

Pete was a 1956 Graduate of Bishop Noll High School and attended Southern and Western Il Universities. While living in East Chicago, Pete's occupation was a foreman in the 76" Hot Strip Mill at the Inland Steel Company.

Deployed in the U.S. Army as a Military Policeman and he was honorably discharged in 1961. Pete was a proud member of the Knights of Columbus Council 9924 Our Lady of Lourdes, Venice, Florida, former Newcomers of Venice Alumni, Notre Dame Football Fan Club and the Fun Bunch of Venice.

Survived by his Wife of 64 years, Rose (Nagy) Rodriguez of Venice, FL, Son, Peter Michael Rodriguez, Crown Point, IN, Brother, Ralph (Joi) Rodriguez, Crown Point, IN, Sister, Gloria Verdi Goodman, West Bloomfield, MI, Sister, Debbie (Allan Schachnovsksy), Monticello, NY, Sister, Claudia (Shawn) Martin, Zionsville, IN, Sister-In-law, Carmen Rodriguez, Crown Point, IN.

Also survived by many nieces and nephews, 3 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson, Son's longtime companion, Sherry Thompson, and best of friends Bob Nauracy.

Family members preceded in death: Sister, Grace Plesner, Brothers, Eugene and Fred Rodriguez.

A Funeral Mass will be on Friday October 3, 2025 at 10a.m., at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 1301 Center Rd, Venice, FL.

In Lieu of Flowers: The SHARE Foundation with the Handicapped, P.O. Box 400, Rolling Prairie, IN 46371 - (219)-778-2585

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

Published by The Venice Gondolier Sun from Oct. 1 to Sep. 30, 2025.

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Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church

1301 Center Rd, Venice, FL

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265 Nokomis Avenue, Venice, FL 34285

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