

Rode, Dorothy, beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away on May 26th, 2024 at the age of 89. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of Irish immigrants, Leta and Andrew O’Connell and middle child of six siblings. There she graduated High School and later worked for the FBI as a typist. She shared 46 years of marriage with her husband Edward (Dick) Rode. In 1969, Dorothy and Dick moved to Bethpage, NY where she was an active member of the Bethpage Women’s Club, church and the community. Dorothy enjoyed the beach, yoga, tennis, tai chi and even tried tap dancing. She will be remembered for her kindness and her love of life and nature, family, friends, and animals. Everyone was always welcome in her home and her heart. She is survived by her children…Jane, Mary, James (Christine), Catherine, and Margaret (Bruce) and her grandchildren Megan (Christian) and Caitlin (Patrick). Reunited in heaven with her beloved husband Dick and cherished son Richard. Treasured Aunt of many nieces and nephews. The family will receive visitors Thursday, May 30th, 3-7 pm at Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc., 315 Conklin Street, Farmingdale. Funeral Mass Friday, May 31st, 10 am at St. Martin of Tours RC Church, Bethpage. Interment following at Long Island National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make donations in Dorothy's memory to Best Friends Animal Society; bestfriends.org.
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