Alfred Joseph Rodrigue Jr.

Alfred J. Rodrigue, Jr. passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2010. The beloved father of Tara and Allison Rodrigue. Beloved son of Patricia Hahn Rodriguez and the late Alfred J. Rodrigue, Sr. Stepson of the late Edward “Boo” Rodriguez. Loving companion of Connie Junod. Brother of Patrick J. Rodrigue, Karen Rodriguez Bosworth (Brant) and Eric J. Rodriguez (Judy). Uncle of Brant and Brian Bosworth; Eric, Adam, and Alex Rodriguez. Beloved cousin of Dana, Donnell and Rossy Miller. He is also survived by loving aunts, uncles and other cousins.

Age 58 years, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Kenner. Al was a graduate of East Jefferson High School and

received an Associate of Applied Sciences degree in Fire Protection Technology from Delgado Community College. He proudly served the people in the City of New Orleans as a firefighter for 27 years. He was last stationed at Engine 9. "Cheeseburger" as his fellow firefighters called him, was a well-liked and respected member of the NOFD. Few enjoy their vocation as much as he did. His other joys in life were his family and the outdoors.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a celebration of his life on Monday, December 20, 2010 at 12:00 noon at Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4900 Airline Drive in Metairie. The visitation will begin at 10:00 am. Interment will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to www.mystemcellfoundation.org., 877-313-8723 in an effort to advance research and aid patients and treatment costs associated with adult stem cell therapies.