José Manuel Rodríguez Ocasio

Me gustaría empezar dando las gracias a todos por venir a celebrar la vida del Rev. Jose M. Rodríguez. José Manuel Rodríguez nació el 25 de septiembre del 1938 en Arecibo, P.R. Era hijo de Sr. Segundo Rodríguez y Miguelina Ocasio. Sus hermanas, Genoveva, Magdalena, Sara, Josefa, Juanita, y hermanos, Delio, Ismael y Luis Rodríguez. En abril de 1958, José conoció a Teresa Valle y se casaron en 1960. Tuvieron ocho hijos: Eunice, Betzaida, Loida, Bernice, Jose Jr., Daniel, Ruth y Teresa. En abril de 2023, José y Teresa celebraron su 60 anos de aniversario de boda. Tan pronto se casó, decidió seguir su corazón y cuando fue al Instituto Mizpa en Río Pidras, P.R. para convertirse en un pastor certificado. Desde que dedicó su vida a servir al Señor Jesucristo. José será recordado por sus muchos logros. Reconstruyó su primera iglesia en Blake Avenue en Brooklyn, Nueva York, donde tuvo una de las iglesias más exitosas. A partir de ahí, fue nombrado en 1977 para convertirse en pastor en Seyms Street en Hartford, CT. Hoy, el mundo es un lugar más triste sin el Rev. José M. Rodríguez en nuestras vidas. Rodríguez nos ha tocado a todos y cada uno de nosotros y nos ha dejado con recuerdos que atesoraremos para siempre. I’d like to begin by thanking everyone for coming to celebrate Jose M. Rodriguez life. Rev. Jose M. Rodriguez was the most faithful, kind and thankful person I’ve ever known and I know many of you would agree. Jose Manuel Rodriguez was born on September 25, 1938 in Arecibo, P.R. He was the son of Segundo Rodriguez and Miguelina Ocasio and had 9 siblings; sisters Genoveva, Josefa, Magdalena, Juanita, Sara, and brothers, Delio, Ismael, and Luis. Jose will be remembered by his many accomplishments. He rebuilt his first church in Blake Avenue in Brooklyn, NY where he had one of the most successful Pentecostal churches. From there he was appointed in 1977 to become pastor at Seyms Street in Hartford, CT. As soon as Jose got married he decided to follow his heart and went to the Mizpa Institute in Rio Piedras, P.R to become a certified Pastor and since dedicated his life to serve the Lord Jesus Christ. He built a large, strong and loving family where God was front and center. Jose is survived by his wife Teresa Valle and seven children: Eunice, Betzaida, Loida, Bernice, Daniel, Ruth and Teresa; and is now in heaven greeted by his deceased son, Jose “Huffy” Rodriguez. Jose is also survived by 21 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren so his legacy will live on by many. All of whom adored him. Today, the world is a sadder place without Jose M. Rodriguez in our lives but Rev. Rodriguez touched each and every one of us and has left us with memories we will cherish forever.

José Manuel Rodríguez Ocasio

September 25, 1938 - May 24, 2023