DAISY LILLIAN RODRIGUEZ

July 19, 1953 - January 26, 2012

Daisy Lillian Rodriguez, 58, of New Britain passed away peacefully on Thursday January 26, 2012 at Hartford Hospital. Born on July 19, 1953 in Aibonito, Puerto Rico one of ten siblings and she was the daughter of the late Maria and Pedro Rivera. Daisy had lived in New Britain since 2006 and she retired from Hartford Hospital after 19 years as a P.S.A. in labor and delivery. Daisy is best known by family and friends as a loving, devoted, strong willed and independent individual. She will be missed and kept in our minds and hearts. She was the beloved mother of Lillian Rodriguez, son-in-law Collier Gray, David Benitez and daughter-in-law Nicole Benitez. She is also survived by her grandchildren Edwin, Crystal, Daisy, Crusita, Angela, Lizdaisy, Angel, Zobysmarie, Leeaysha and Cullen and also a great grandson Angel. She also is survived by two sisters, three brothers, nieces, nephews and their families. Daisy was predeceased by her son Angel A. Rodriguez who passed away in December of 2008. Funeral services will take place on Monday with a funeral mass at 10:00AM at Templo Fe 993 Broad St in Hartford. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery 453 Fairfield Ave Hartford, Ct. Calling hours will take place at the Venskunas Funeral Home 670 Stanley St New Britain, Ct on Sunday January 29, 2012 from 5:00-8:00PM. To send online condolences please go to www.venskunasfueralhome.com.