Alfred Rodrigues, of Providence, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2008. He was the husband of Elizabeth (Vanni) Rodrigues. They were happily married for 61 years.

Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Araujo) Rodrigues.

He was a foreman for the former C. O. Hoffacker Co. for 31 years before retiring. Mr. Rodrigues was a life member of the Providence – Cranston Lodge of Elks #14, where he was Treasurer Emeritus, a former Scout Master, St. Peter's & St. Andrews Church, former eucharistic minister, usher, and communicant at Blessed Sacrament Church. He was a member of the Lillian Feinstein Senior Center, Providence.

Besides his wife, he is survived by a brother, Albert Rodrigues. He is also survived by nieces and nephews. He also leaves his devoted caregivers, Richard and Marge White, Fred and Doris Kanakry. He was the brother of the late John and Gilbert Rodrigues, Mary Gallo and Rose Sirenski.

The funeral will be held Wednesday at 9am from the HOEY-ARPIN-WILLIAMS-KING Funeral Home, 168 Academy Avenue, Providence, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am in Blessed Sacrament Church, Academy Avenue, Providence. Burial will be in Saint Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours Tuesday 5 –7pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Blessed Sacrament Endowment Fund, 179 Regent Avenue, Providence, RI, 02908, would be appreciated.

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