Paul Rodriguez

Our family is saddened to announce the loss of Paul Rodriguez Jr. in Fresno, CA on December 30, 2022 at 75 years old. He was a loving husband, brother, uncle, cousin, and great friend to many. Paul will be remembered as someone who was larger than life and lived by his motto, “Failure Is Not An Option”.

Paul was born on November 12, 1947 in Fresno,CA to parents Paul Sr. and Julie Rodriguez.

Paul was an extremely hard worker with ambition and an entrepreneurial spirit. By the age of 45 he went into partnership with Mike Liang where they established Focus Packaging and Supplies in 1995. They successfully expanded to supply many of the educational institutions, hospitals and local businesses in the central valley and central coast regions. He was admired by many for his work ethic, strong presence and integrity.

His family and friends will remember him as the life of the party and someone they could always count on. He had an infectious laugh that could make anyone smile and he made you feel comfortable from the first time you met him. Many went to him for advice because he always said, "I’m not going to tell you what you want to hear” yet he always had a way to make you feel special. Paul always made you feel like you could do anything with his positive outlook on life. He shared so many good times with numerous friends and family.

He was always there for you.

Paul is survived by his wife Anna Rodriguez, sister Minnie Chavarria and husband David Chavarria, brother David Rodriguez and wife Nancy Rodriguez, sister Isabelita Feliu Fantauzzi and husband Rate Fantauzzi, sister in law Linda Feliu and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded by sister Carmen Soto, brother in law James Soto, and brother Jose “Kiki” Feliu.

A visitation for Paul will be held Tuesday, January 17, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM, and a recitation of the holy rosary immediately following at Whitehurst Sullivan Burns & Blair Funeral Home, 836 E Nees Ave, Fresno, California 93720.

A mass of Christian burial will occur Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 10:00 AM at St. Paul Catholic Newman Center, 1572 E. Barstow Ave, Fresno, California 93710. A committal service will occur Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery, 264 N Blythe Ave, Fresno, California 93706.

Serving as pallbearers are Jack Taylor, Steven Taylor, Jared Escovedo, Ernie Chavarria, Joseph Morrissey and Bob Olgin.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.whitehurstsullivan.com for the Rodriguez family.