He married MaryAlice and they lived together Baldwin Park, California. Together they raised 2 children Michelle (Anthony), Yvette. Later on he married Linda and together they raised 2 children Nathan and Natalie Rodriguez.
He survived by his 4 children and his brothers Mike, Chuck, Alfred (Rosemary) and sisters Alice (Lucky) Everett, Pat (Steve) Everett, Darlene Andrade, Gloria (Donald) Carbajal.
Richard is proceeded in death by his parents and brothers Rudy Rodriguez, Jesse (Punky) Andrade and sister Elizabeth (Betty) Andrade.
Richard was so amazing with a good soul. At the age of 11 he started collecting records. He used to go to El monte American Legion, where he go listen to oldies and dance. He contiuned collecting records throughout his whole life. He became friends with Art Laboe and was the doowop club.
When he got older he moved into a trailer behind my parents house. During this time he would have puppet shows for his little brother and sister and friends. At the age of 18 he started working at Erine’s Clothing store for many many years and became manager until the store later on closed. Then he became a car salemen for many years. He worked his way up to the top saleman and got to bring the show cars home.
In his spare time he liked to be an Elvis inpersonator. He had a bunch of Elvis suits made for him. This is one of the many activities he enjoyed.
Richard was the best brother and will be missed dearly by his siblings, friends and family.
