Celeste Rodriguez, 62 of Kearny passed away on August 27, 2016.
A Funeral Service will be held at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Dr. Kearny on Thursday at 11:30 AM. Entombment will follow at Hollywood Memorial Park. Visitation is on Wednesday from 5-9 PM.
Born on February 25, 1954 in Newark, Celeste lived there until moving to Kearny in 1977. She was a loyal and dedicated employee of the City of Newark for the past 40 years. Celeste loved to travel, and was an avid and talented bowler.
Predeceased by her parents Ramon and Lodema Rodriguez, Celeste was the loving sister of Rita Voci (Joseph), Pam Miodus (Steve), Jeannie Rodriguez, Tony Rodriguez (Bobbie), Joe Gilmore and the late Raymond Rodriguez; sister-in-law of Corinne Rodriguez; aunt of Carla Rodriguez, Stephanie Miodus, Wesley Rodriguez and Raymond Rodriguez. She is also survived by many cherished aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Celeste cherished her family above all and had the most generous and giving heart. She always put the needs of others before her own. Her generosity extended well beyond her family and friends as she took great pride in contributing to and supporting many charities and organizations. She was truly one of a kind and will be deeply missed.
In lieu of flowers kindly consider a donation to the American cancer Society or for ALS research