Demetrio "Demi" Rodriguez (Rodriguez) Obituary (1943

Demetrio Rodriguez 1943 - 2016 Springfield; Demetrio "Demi" Rodriguez, 73, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 22, 2016 after a courageous fight with cancer. Born on January 18, 1943 in San Lorenzo Puerto Rico, to the Late Luciano Martinez, and Maria Rodriguez. Demetrio was a resident of Springfield Ma for many years. He entered the United States Army in 1964 and went on to serve in the United States Air National Guard for over 25 years. Demetrio began his career as a Springfield fire fighter in 1977, and became an arson investigator and a member of the bomb squad until his retirement in 2008. He was most proud of making history in the city with his loving son as the first minority father son firefighter team. Demetrio was also working part time for Colebrook security for the past 32 years. An amazing provider to his family he was the absolute best husband, father, Grandfather Brother, uncle, cousin and friend to all. Demi was an avid Red Sox fan. He also enjoyed spending time with family and digging into his never ending collections of corny jokes. His goal was to make others laugh and he succeeded every time. Demetrio dedicated his life to serving his country, city, and family. Pre deceased by his son: Luis Rodriguez. He leaves his beautiful and cherished wife of 41 years Juana Rodriguez, 1 daughter: Johanna Rodriguez, 2 Grandsons: Jalen Cotto, and Xavier Torres, 2 Granddaughters: Quiana and Nyla Rodriguez all of Springfield Ma 1 Brother: Angel, 5 Sisters: Lydia, Maximina, Paula, Tita, Delia. Many nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends and colleagues. Funeral services will be held on Friday April 29, 2016 at 12 noon at The Cedars 375 Island Pond Rd. Springfield MA, the followed by a burial at Oak Grove cemetery. Visiting hours are Thursday, April 28, 2016 from 4 to 7pm, and Friday 12 to 1 pm at The Cedars. Puerta Del Cielo Funeral Home Inc. is entrusted with all arrangements. For more information visit www.puertadelcielo.com