Ricardo "Chito" Rodriguez, 72, of Hartford, CT was called home after an arduous battle with cancer. He passed surrounded by his loving family Friday, July 29, 2022. Chito was born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. He graduated from Hartford Public High School. Chito worked as a printer for the Hartford Chamber of Commerce for most of his life. Everyone who knew him knew he was a baseball enthusiast (NY Yankees) and league player. He was a master voice impersonator of characters, such as Yogi Bear, Donald Duck, etc., and put a smile on everyone's face who heard him. Chito will be lovingly remembered and missed by his family including a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and many friends. From the time he married, he was loyal to his beautiful wife, Carmen. And when she became ill and could no longer work, he was there for her…always putting her needs above his own. Chito was a kind, loving, and most humble individual. He was the epitome of the "Servant's Way"…always selfless.

"Chito" is survived by his wife, Carmen (Flores) Rodriguez, the love of his life of over 50 years and his sons, Caleb "Abran" and Edwin Rodriguez (Hartford) along with his grandson, Edwin, Jr. (Hartford). He was the loving son of Cruz Nieves and Luis Rodriguez (Puerto Rico). Chito's surviving siblings are sisters, Rafaela "Fita" Rodriguez (Hartford), Maria L. Rodriguez-Torres of Windsor (Gregory) and brother, Richard "Tato" Rodriguez (Hartford). He was predeceased by his parents and brother, Rafael "Chilin" Rodriguez.

A Celebration of "Chitos" life will be held Friday, August 5, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. from the Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Turnpike, Wethersfield, CT. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford, CT.  Relatives and friends may call at the Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. To extend condolences to the Rodriguez family, please visit dillonbaxter.com