On Saturday, May 8, 2021, Julio Rodriguez, loving husband, father, son, brother, and grandfather, passed away at the age of 64. Julio was born on March 7, 1957 in Guines, Cuba to Julio G. and Epifania Rodriguez.
On October 16, 1969 he moved to Fort Lauderdale, FL with his family to pursue greater opportunities. On August 16, 1980, he married Olga Rodriguez, and on September 15, 1989, their daughter Natasha Rodriguez was born. While in South Florida, his passion for construction began as a field inspector for the Florida Department of Transportation. This led to the development of his construction business which eventually expanded throughout the state of Florida. On December 31, 2002, he married Valeria Freitas, and together they moved to Ocala, FL.
Julio had a passion for raising and training race horses. He also loved fishing, traveling, playing dominos, and backyard grilling with his family. He was known for being the life of the party, for his caring and compassionate spirit, and for his ability to unite his family and friends.
Julio was preceded in death by his daughter, Melissa Rodriguez. He is survived by his parents Julio and Epifania, his wife Valeria, his daughter Natasha, his grandchildren Audrina, Aubrielle, and Alex, his sister Olga, his brother Oswaldo, and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Julio will be dearly missed.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.forestlawnsouth.com for the Rodriguez family.
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