Sunrise, March 9, 1951 Sunset, May 6, 2017
Hector Francisco Rodriguez of Milwaukee, Wisconsin died on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Vitas Hospice. He was 66 years old. He was born on March 9, 1951 in Patillas, Puerto Rico. On July 18, 1970 he married Lydia E. Rosario and together they had two children Lisa E. Rodriguez and Marigsa Rodriguez. He dedicated himself to his family, friends, and music. He was a saxophone player with “La Orquesta Juvenil”, and “La Contraversia” and then later the director of “La Orquesta Nacón.”
A unique soul, Hector was very funny, enjoyed telling jokes and making everyone laugh. He will be greatly missed. Hector is survived by his lovely wife, Lydia, his two daughters, Lisa (Orville) and Marigsa (Carlos), his beloved grandchildren, Andrew (Priscilla), Andriana (Steffan, Sr.), Adrian (Heather), Mayra, Isabella and his two joyful great grandsons Jayceon and Steffan, Jr. as well as five sisters, Irma, Gladys, Dinorah, Alicia, Gloria, two brothers, Miguel and Luis and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Visitation at Krause Funeral Home, 12401 West National Avenue, New Berlin, Wisconsin on Friday, May 12, 2017 from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM and continued on Saturday, May 13, 2017 from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM with service to follow.