Tommy served in the United States Army for 1945 to 1946. He attended local schools, Franklin Elementary, Edison High School, and Fresno Tech and worked part time at Sun Maid Raisin to support his family. He worked for FMC of Fresno from 1951 – 1988 and retired as a supervisor.
Tommy is a lifetime member of the VFW Post 8900 since 1969. He helped build VFW Hall from start to finish. He also served as First 3 Year Commander from 1977 to 1980 and worked as a handy man. Thanks to VFW Post 8900 for naming the bar “Tommy’s Cantina.” Tommy enjoyed his favorite sport teams, the San Francisco Giants and 49ers.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesus and Carmen Rodriguez; brother, Mike Rodriguez; and sisters, Sally Cardenas and Carmelita Rodriguez.
Tommy is survived by his wife, Dolores; daughter, Shirley Rodriguez; sons, Thomas, Robert and wife Madiline; grandsons, Robert and Mark Rodriguez, Nicholas Diaz, Kevin McAllister and Charlie Medina; great-grandsons, Jonathan, Aaron and Christian Rodriguez; extended family, Steve Medina and wife Lynn, Jennifer Bruce and husband Darrell, Stephanie Diaz and husband Geoff.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 4, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Whitehurst Sullivan Burns & Blair Funeral Home, 836 E. Nees Ave., Fresno, CA 93720.
A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Fresno Memorial Gardens, 175 South Cornelia Ave, Fresno, CA 93706.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.whitehurstsullivan.com for the Rodriguez family.
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