ANGEL ANTONIO ( TONY) RODRIGUEZ

May 28, 1974 - December 30, 2008

Rodriguez, Angel Antonio (Tony) 34, of New Britain , beloved husband of Zoriada Rodriguez, passed away peacefully after his battle with cancer on Tuesday, (December 30, 2008) at Hartford Hospital. Born in Hartford, he was the son of Daisy Rodriguez and the late Angel Rodriguez. Tony has lived in New Britain since 2000, previously residing in and growing up in Hartford CT. Besides his beloved wife Zoriada, he leaves five children, Edwin 18, Daisy 14, Angela 12 , Angel 8 (Bobby) and Zoysmarie 7, Tony is also survived by his mom Daisy Rodriguez, sister Lillian Rodriguez and her daughters Crystal, Crusita, Lizdaisy, and Leeaysha of New Britain, Brother David Benitez and his family of Florida. Aunts Margo, Migdalia and Nini. Uncles Jose, Pedro and Freddy. He is also survived by over 40 cousins and their families. Tony worked for The Carabetta Organization for over 10 years. Tony is best remembered by family and friend as someone who's love, devotion and determination to serve to God, family, friends and work was one of pride and joy. If you had the fortune of knowing him you would have realized that he was a person you could learn from, respect and love. Tony we will miss you. Funeral services will begin with a wake to be held on Friday January 2, 2009 at the Venskunas Funeral Home 670 Stanley St New Britain from 5:00-7:00pm. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday January 3, at 8:00 am Temple De FE, 993 Broad Street Hartford CT. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery. To send online condolences plz go to www.venskunasfuneralhome.com