Frank Rodrigues

New Smyrna Beach, FL Frank Rodrigues, 91, husband of the late Felismina (Amador) Rodrigues for 66 years, died peacefully on August 20, 2022 at his home in Florida with loving family by his side.

Frank was born April 12, 1931 in Mishawaka, IN son of the late Francisco Rodrigues Assuncao and Ludovina Tavares. Frank was a former longtime resident of Naugatuck, CT where he was a proud member of Clube Uniao Portuguesa and had served for 14 years on the Board of Directors of Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan. Frank worked as a general manager for the chemical division of Uniroyal, Inc., retiring after 44 years of service. Frank was a member of the International Institute and before retiring, was a board member of the Sunrise Condo HOA.

Of his many accomplishments, he was most proud of his family and enjoyed the pleasures of spending time with them. In his role as father, providing life lessons to his three boys as well as to many of their friends, he hosted numerous boating trips, BBQ’s and fishing trips. His legacy did not stop there as he carried on in this role with his many grandchildren whether in Naugatuck, CT, St. Louis, MO or New Smyrna Beach, FL

Frank is survived by his children, Daniel Rodrigues (Sue), Albert Rodrigues (Dora Violeta); his daughter in law, Suzanne Rodrigues; his grandchildren, Amy Rodrigues (Tiffany), Becky Rodrigues (Clint), Katie Rodrigues, Kristina Flint (Andy), Stephanie Rodrigues, Brooke Rodrigues (Benito), Laura Rodrigues (Robert), First Sergeant Alden Rodrigues, Peter Rodrigues (Emily) and Dr. Kelli Culver; 14 great grandchildren; his siblings, Flora Matos Fidalgo, Jack Matos (Amelia), Lorraine Ascencao and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife and his parents, Frank was predeceased by his son, Frank, his grandson, Frank Robert, his brother, Jose, his sister Maria Augusta and his brother in law, Jacinto.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, September 16, 2022 at 10:00am at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 318 Church Street, Naugatuck. Everyone attending is asked to please meet directly at church. Burial will follow in St. James Cemetery, Cross Street, Naugatuck. Calling hours are Thursday, September 15, 2022 from 5:00 to 8:00pm at the Buckmiller Thurston Mengacci Funeral Home, 82 Fairview Avenue, Naugatuck. In lieu of flowers and to honor Frank’s memory, donations are requested to St. Francis of Assisi Church, 318 Church Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770; Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center, 1075 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT 06708; Colon Cancer Foundation, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite M-06, Port Chester, NY 10573 or to Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 4000 S. Atlantic Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169.