David

Rodriguez

Lifelong Chelsea resident, David Rodriguez passed away on Tuesday April 11th, he was 58 years of age.  Born and raised in Chelsea, he was one of 13 children of Marta Cedeno of Chelsea and the late Ramon M. Rodriguez, Sr.

David attended local schools and worked as a general construction laborer, painter, and all-around handyman.

He grew up a member of St. Rose Parish, served as an altar boy in his younger days and forever remained a prayerful and spiritual individual.

In his lifetime he was a motorcycle enthusiast, he also enjoyed martial arts, music and dancing, entertaining family and friends, watching action movies and sports. And was very proud of his Puerto Rican upbringing and heritage.  He is fondly remembered for his favorite saying; "It's never good-bye, it's see you later."

In addition to his father David was also predeceased by three brothers; Ramon, "Ray Jr.", Billy, and Felipe.

He is lovingly survived by his mother Marta Cedeno, his children, Milagros, Darcelle, Chantele, Sabryna, and Julianna, stepchildren; Kellie, Charlene, Sean and Brandon. his siblings; Silvia, Israel, Martita and her husband Jose, Tony and his wife Mary, Wilfredo, Candida, Nancy, Alexandra, and Fernando.  His longtime companion Anna, mothers of his children Kathy and Edna, 24 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and his many friends.

Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend a memorial gathering and visiting hours on Tuesday April 18th from 6:00P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea, a prayer service and service of remembrance will be held during the visitation at 7:30 P.M.  A private inurnment will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett