Joseph Nicholas Rodriguez

Joseph N. Rodriguez, 82, of Linden, NJ passed away at home, surrounded by loved ones on December 11, 2025. He worked at Schering Plough as a Technical Writer for 42 years, before retiring in 2004. Joseph was an avid fisherman, enjoying countless hours at the waterfront with family and friends. The people he frequently interacted with always received cookies, pretzels and other goodies to ensure a smile to brighten their day.

Joseph was a Navy Veteran during the Vietnam War. He was a member of

Masonic Lafayette Lodge 27, Rahway, NJ,

American Legion Post 229, Roselle, NJ; American Legion Post 274, Gouldsboro, PA; and Tall Cedars of Lebanon.

Joseph was predeceased by his father (Francisco Rodriguez), mother (Teresa Rodriguez), mother in law (Maria Rosa de la Torre), brother (Frank N. Rodriguez), sister in law (Joan A. Rodriguez), brother in law (Ramon Sierra) and brother in law (Narciso Tauler).

Joseph was the beloved husband of Maggie (Tauler) Rodriguez; devoted father of Michelle Rodriguez Sobey and husband, James Sobey of Jamesville, NY; cherished grandfather of Vanessa, Vinnie and Dylan, who were his pride and joy and his special canine buddy, Charlie; dear brother in law of Rosa Sierra of Austin, TX; loving uncle of Robin Rodriguez and Charles McAnulla of Havertown, PA; Frank D. Rodriguez and wife Eileen and children, Michael, Megan and Caitlin of Morristown, NJ; Alexander Sierra and wife Rebecca and children Noah and Gabriel of Austin, TX and many other family members and friends.

A special note of appreciation to the staff of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway and Care Connection, Rahway, NJ for their dedication to Joseph’s care.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Joseph’s memory to Shriners Children’s or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Visitation will be held at Krowicki McCracken Funeral Home,

2124 East Saint Georges Ave, Linden, on Sunday,

December 21, 2025, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Funeral service will be held during the visiting hours.