Felix “The Cat” Rodriguez, 69, of Ottawa, IL, formally of Streator, IL, was unexpectedly called home Thursday, Jan 29th. Private arrangements have been entrusted to the Mueller Funeral home in Ottawa. Felix was a loving brother, uncle, and friend. He was born on September 15, 1956, in Harvey, IL, to Francico and Paula (Galvan) Rodriguez.
He is preceded in death by his mother, father, brother Frank, and his beloved dogs Sisco, Fox, Mouse, and Samson. Felix is survived by brothers and sisters, Anthony “Tony” (Liz) Rodriguez, Anita Rodriguez Meints, Abelardo “Al” (Darlene) Rodriguez, Maria (Marlon) Bradford, Josefina (Jerry) Rodriguez, Rosa Wade Rodriguez, Paula (Bernie) Villarreal, and Manuel (Millie) Rodriguez. Special friends, Randy, Audrey and April, and a host of heartbroken nieces and nephews – Frank, Tony “T”, and Marylin (present in heaven) Rodriguez, Lisa (Cliff) Osborne, Conan, Thor, and Eric Champlain, William “Billy” and John (present in heaven) Rodriguez, Marlon, Raquel, and Bianca Bradford, LaCreesha and Philip Louis, Rakiya “Kiya” (present in heaven), Stephanie, and Darryl “Bern” Villarreal, David and Myles Wade, Edwin and Paula Rodriguez. Great nieces and nephews – Larissa, Kyle, Annalisa, Dana, Audrey, Xavier, Emily, Ania, Xóchitl, Stefani, Anae, Alberto “Bert”, Liam, Ashton, Lily, Adelyn, Ayla, Amelia, Quinton, Brandon, Kyen, Pharaoh Sincere, Noah, Aiden, Eliana, and several great, great nieces and nephews.
Felix attended Kohn Elementary School in Chicago and he graduated from Bloom Township High School in Chicago Heights. He started working for Solo Company in Chicago and he then advanced his career with Plymouth Tube in Streator, IL, where he retired after over 40 years of service. He was a proud union member and while affiliated with the union, he fought for the advancement of worker’s rights. Felix was an avid bingo player and never missed a drawing for “HIS” Illinois Lottery. He also enjoyed being outdoors and of course spending time with the dogs. Felix is going to be greatly missed but he will never be forgotten. Inspired by the loss of his niece Marylin, he was a lifelong contributor to St. Jude’s. His love of dogs also inspired him to be a lifelong contributor to the ASPCA organization.
Uncle Fe you filled our lives with some of our earliest memories! Our love of music was shaped by you and all of those trips to Pic a Pac, to pick up your snacks and beverages. We find ourselves buying the same to this day and we have so much to thank you for. Until we get there, let our family know that we love and miss them and their memories still live on.
Lord as we prepare to send our beloved Uncle Felix home, we bow our heads and fall to our knees and pray that your kingdom is ready to accept its newest angel. Let those doors swing open and please allow our angels to come forward, lining the entry to greet him and escort him to the table. Father it’s written in the blood of Jesus your sacrifice is never forgotten, nor will our mourning cause question of your will as it is written, with the blood of Jesus, with the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit accompanying our Felix protecting him and delivering him, removing all burdens, guiding him to the light to reunite with those we yearn to see again. We thank you for allowing his safe passage. Amen.
You may sign the online guestbook and share remembrances at www.MuellerFH.com. Mueller Funeral Home and Crematory 800 First Avenue, Ottawa, IL 61350 815-434-4433.