Dalmiro Rodriguez 87, of Harrison formerly of Newark died on 3/9/13 at St. Michael's Medical Center.
Visiiting will be at The Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home 596 Belgrove Drive Kearny on Tuesday 4-8PM. A Mass of Christian burial will be officiated on Wednesday at 10AM at Holy Cross Church, Harrison. Entombment Holy Cross Cemetery.
Mr. Rodriguez was born in Orense, Spain and lived in Newark before moving to Harrison in 1979. He was a longshoreman with Sealand Services, Newark for 30 years retiring in 1992. He served in the Spanish Army from 1946-1949 and was stationed in Moracco, North Africa. He was a member of ILA Local 1235, Newark and founding member of Centro Orensano, Newark.
He is the beloved husband of Marina Montero Rodriguez for 60 years. He is the father of Antonio Rodriguez (Tracey) and Marina McEnery (James). Brother of Rosa Outumuro and the late Manuel, Maria, Dolores and Emilio Rodriguez. Grandfather of Christina, Jimmy and Kaitlyn and his grand dogs Bruce and Claire. He is also survived by many nephews, nieces and extended family.
In lieu of flowers, donations to The Alzheimers Association alz.org or The American Cancer Society cancer.org would be appreciated.