Ivelisse M. Rodriguez, 26, of West Hartford, CT passed away, October 23, 2022. Ivelisse was born in Hartford, CT and was the daughter of Julio Rodriguez and Maryann Terpack. Ivelisse enjoyed family gatherings as one of the key people to maintain love and unity within the family. Her presence was heavily felt as she filled rooms with her vibrant personality and positive demeanor to promote love and laughter. One of her favorite songs was Unforgettable by French Montana. Ivelisse would bring her loved ones into a circle while singing and dancing to the song. It made everyone feel happy and important as she grabbed hands and pulled you into the middle, including her Grandma who raised her. Her love was truly special. Ivelisse was a risk taker. She would try to search for her best circumstances in life by taking a leap of faith. She was a security guard and took her career seriously. Ivelisse gave her future a chance by trying different career paths, moving out of state, going back to school and entrepreneurship. Ivelisse's favorite color is purple and she loved butterflies. She had the ability to uplift others with her beautiful spirit.

Ivelisse is survived by her son Francisco Ruis, daughter Annalise Rivera, parents Julio Rodriguez and Maryann Terpack, grandparent Cecilia Anaya, deceased grandparents Ramon L Matos; Thomas and Joan Terpack, sisters Mercedes Irizary and Kenisha Rodriguez, brother Christian Terpack, nieces Melody Rodriguez and Isabella Terpack, aunts Yahaira Rodriguez; Dayanira Matos and Yamiletsy Matos, uncles Tommy Terpack and Ramon E Matos, and loved by many cousins.

Funeral services for Ivelisse will be held Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Tpke., Wethersfield, CT. Burial will be in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. Relatives and friends may call at the Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, Thursday from11 a.m. to 1 p.m. To share a memory of Ivelisse, please visit www.dillonbaxter.com