Jesus Rodriguez, 71, beloved brother, died on Sunday May 15, 2016 at MidState Medical Center.

Born on October 15, 1944 in Puerto Rico, he was the son of Juan and Carmen (Agosto) Rodriguez. Jesus loved to dance. A loving brother and uncle he will be greatly missed.

Mr. Rodriguez is survived by his brothers and sisters: Carmen Baez, Blanca Mercado, Felix Rodriguez, Lydia Rodriguez, Lucila Rodriguez, Milton Rodriguez, Edwin Rodriguez, Ruben Rodriguez, Raymond Rodriguez, Hector Torres, Willson Torres, Iris Torres, Elaidio Pagan, Carlos Pagan, Martha Torres, Hector M. Torres; two children and numerous nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects on Thursday May 19th from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. and attend his funeral service at 12:00 p.m. in the Stempien Funeral Home, 450 Broad St., Meriden. Burial will follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery. To send an online expression of sympathy please visit www.stempienfuneralhome.com .