Obituary of Antonio Dias Rodrigues

Antonio (Tony Rods) Rodrigues, age 71, of Bridgeport, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 11, 2025 with his devoted family by his side. Born in Negroes, Montalegre, Portugal on June 13, 1953, he was a son of the late Jaime and Luisa Dias Rodrigues. He was the owner and operator of Tony Rod's Custom Fence Company.

Tony enjoyed muscle cars and riding his motorcycle. He could always be found with his many friends taking weekend motorcycle rides all over the state. He participated in many fundraising events to help those less fortunate and raise awareness for a good cause. He always captivated the room with his smile and outgoing personality. He was always referred to by everyone as 'a brother" and 'best friend". Tony was free spirited, adventurous, he enjoyed life to the fullest and made the best of every day.

But above all things, what he cherished most was the time he spent with his children and grandchildren, they were his world. He was always there to support and encourage his children and never missed his grandchildren's games, plays or school events. He was truly a loving and dedicated father and grandfather and will always be remembered for his huge heart and willingness to help anyone in need. The values he taught and the unconditional love he gave will forever live in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

Survivors include his three loving children, Antonio Rodrigues (Sue), Angela Lima (Vitor) and Rick Rodrigues (Alyssa), four cherished grandchildren, Dominic, Cameron, Benjamin and Gabriella, his brothers and sisters, Arminda Pereira and her husband Ilidio, Manuel Rodrigues and his wife Carol, and Maria Vaz and husband Domingos, sister-in-law Roseann Rodrigues, as well as many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins, dear friends as well as Tony's partner, Barbara Griffith. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Domingos Dias, Augie Rodrigues and Fernando (Ferdy Rod) Rodrigues and his niece Luisa Vaz.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. directly in Our Lady of Fatima Church, 429 Huntington Rd., Bridgeport. Interment will follow in Lawncroft Cemetery, Fairfield. Relatives and friends may greet the family on Friday from 4 – 7 p.m. in the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Rd., Trumbull. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the American Liver Foundation, PO Box 299, West Orange, NJ 0705 or at liverfoundation.org. To leave an online condolence please visit www.abriola.com.