Sandalio Rodriguez

Carlos was born in El Santo, Las Villas, Cuba. He went to Business School with expertise in business machines in Santa Clara, Cuba and completed his certification in ceramic magnetics when he came to the US where he applied his skills as a technical production manager for the National Magnetics Group, Inc. based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, where he served for 30 years prior to his retirement to Belleair Bluffs, Florida. He emigrated with his family to the United States of America in 1971 to escape the repressive communist regime in Cuba following the Cuban Revolution.

Carlos married Silvia Rubio who he called the love of his life. They lived in Scotch Plains, New Jersey until their retirement to Florida in 2009. He served in multiple terms as a deacon at Peace Memorial Presbyterian Church in Clearwater, Florida. Carlos was a joyful servant of the Lord; he chaired the Board of Deacons, worked with Peace Café, headed up the Pack-A-Sack meals program for school children, helped lead mission trips to Cuba and Honduras, and so much more.

He is preceded in death by parents, Andres Rodriguez Pajón of Spain, and Candida Rodriguez Carvajal of Cuba, and his brothers Octavio, Dennis, sister Bella, and grandson Neuquen. He is survived by his wife Silvia Rubio, and three sons from a previous marriage John Carlos, Carlos Alberto, and Jorge Luis; four grandchildren Andres, Isabella, Milla and Alén; two sisters, Aurora and Falina, and one brother Isél; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was dearly loved by his family and friends and will be deeply missed.

A Visitation will take place Friday, July 8th, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park and Funeral Home followed by a Graveside Service at Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park, Clearwater, FL.

A Memorial Service will take place on Saturday, July 9th, 10:30 AM at Peace Memorial, 110 S Fort Harrison Avenue, Clearwater, FL, 727-446-3001 with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, the Rodriguez Family request memorials be made to the Centennial Enhancement or Pak-A-Sak Funds of Peace Memorial Presbyterian Church.