Paul (Bear) F. Rodriguez, a longtime resident of Kenner Louisiana, passed away Friday November 21, 2014 at the age of 64. He passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends. Paul was born in New Orleans, La on November 29, 1949 to Helen Geiger and Paul L. Rodriguez. Paul was a graduate from "The School of Hard Knocks", as he would say. He was known for his work at Henerson's and Little Farm's Exxon, Manager for Marshall's department store, Owner and retired from Charles Chips of Kenner, Current owner and operator of Bear's Tax Service in which he lived for and loved helping his large family of clients. Paul is survived by his loving wife Katherine (Kathy) Longshore Rodriguez of 39 years. Paul was Father to Sean Hickman, Rebecca (Becky) Devitt, Lisa Braniff and Lynn Rodriguez. Grandfather to Amanda, Sean, Taylor and Steven Hickman, Keagan and Camryn Devitt, Ryan Moore, Jessie, Izzy, Mary and Josiah Braniff, Dustyn Bordelon and Devyn Manint. Brother of Darlene Brister, Paula Rodriguez, Randy Rodriguez, Laurie Brown and Genny MacBride. Also survived and loved by many nieces, nephews and extended family. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Memorial Services at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd, New Orleans La 70124, on Tuesday November 25th., 2014. Visitation will be 1pm until 3pm with service to follow. There will be a gathering at Johnny Trauth's Seafood Bistro following services for those who wish to join the family in a celebration of his life.
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