Peter (Pete) Ralph Rodriguez

Peter Ralph Rodriguez (Pete) was born on December 17, 1936, in East Chicago, Indiana and passed into eternal life on September 5, 2025, at his home, in Venice, FL.

Pete was a 1956 Graduate of Bishop Noll High School and attended Southern and Western Il Universities.

While living in East Chicago, Pete’s occupation was a foreman in the 76” Hot Strip Mill at the Inland Steel Company.

Deployed in the U.S. Army as a Military Policeman and he was honorably discharged in 1961.

Pete was a proud member of the Knights of Columbus, Our Lady of Lourdes Council, 9924; former Newcomer of Venice Alumni; Notre Dame Football Fan Club and the Fun Bunch of Venice.

He volunteered in various activities through the years; food collection, Tootsie Roll Drive, Pancake Breakfast, newsletter assistance, and made Veteran’s visits.

Pete’s chili picnics at the beach made for great times for friends throughout the years. The chili was prepared by Pete, and in later years, a hat was passed around at the picnic for donations. Pete donated and matched those donations, and he gave the money to The Mother’s House in Venice.

Pete was a great storyteller and loved to make everyone laugh.

Making sure not to miss any of his son’s swim meets, football games, and baseball games, he was his son’s most avid supporter in life.

There are so many dear friends and family members to thank for all your support. We shall never forget you.

Survived by his Wife of 64 years, Rose (Nagy) Rodriguez of Venice, FL, Son, Peter Michael Rodriguez, Crown Point, IN, Brother, Ralph (Joi) Rodriguez, Crown Point, IN, Sister, Gloria Verdi Goodman, West Bloomfield, MI, Sister, Debbie (Allan Schachnovsky), Monticello, NY, Sister, Claudia (Shawn) Martin, Zionsville, IN, Sister-In-Law, Carmen Rodriguez, Crown Point, IN. Also survived by many nieces and nephews, 3 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson, Son's longtime companion, Sherry Thompson, and best of friends Bob Nauracy.

Family members preceded in death: Sister, Grace Plesner, Brothers, Euguene and Fred Rodriguez.

A special note of thanks to Father Jay Jancarz who blessed our 64th wedding anniversary while Pete was still in rehab. Nancy Litke, who was at Pete’s bedside throughout his illness. Peace and love to all who are reading this, God Bless You.

Services: Funeral Mass, Friday Oct. 3, 2025, 10a.m., Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 1301 Center Rd, Venice, FL.

In Lieu of Flowers: The SHARE Foundation With the Handicapped

P.O. Box 400

Rolling Prairie, IN 46371

(219)-778-2585

https://sharefoundation.org/