Gustavo J. Rodriguez, age 41, a former longtime Framingham resident, passed away September 19, 2019. Born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, on January 16, 1978 he was the son of Jose Manuel Rivera, of Framingham. He was raised and educated in Framingham and was a graduate of Eugene Thayer Academy School. Gustavo was a multi-talented man who labored in roofing for most of his career. He loved to challenge himself and build upon his skills, as seen in his love of fishing, drawing, painting, reading, playing Xbox and PlayStation, and being a handyman.
Gustavo leaves behind his beloved companion of 19 years, Iris N. Febus, and her children Rafael Rivera, Jose J. Feliciano, and Edwin D. Feliciano, whom he loved as his own. His sisters Yoly Rodriguez, of Boston, and Joelie Rivera, of Framingham, also survive him, along with numerous nephews and nieces, aunts, uncles, a grandmother, brother- in- law, sister- in- law and many friends. Gustavo was predeceased by his mother, Ramona Colón, of Framingham and his brother Luis A. Rodriguez, of Framingham.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, September 27, at St. Stephen Parish, 221 Concord St, Framingham. Visitation will be from 5-8:00 PM Thursday, September 26 at Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services, 318 Union Ave, Framingham. Burial will be private