"Manny you were my first love and I will always hold you in love. Together we created our daughter Dawn who has many of your wonderful qualities. Your beautiful positive spirit and your kind-hearted ways will live on through Dawn. Your greatest gift was your ability to love others who crossed your path with an open heart. Like the stars in the sky that glitter forever, my positive memories of you will glitter forever. "
In loving memory of
Manuel Rose Rodericks
May 11, 1940 - January 29, 2021
Manuel R. Rodericks, 80, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away at home on January 29, 2021 with loved ones by his side. Manny was born May 11 1940 in Newport, RI to his parents Joseph Rodericks and Rose (DeMello) Gomes Rodericks. He was the husband of the late Catherine Gray.
Manny served in the United States Army followed by the RI Army National Guard as a young man. He spent many years bartending at the Sun & Sand and VFW Post 4487 before enjoying a 25 year career with the Preservation Society of Newport. Manny also loved landscaping, camping, coffee with his numerous friends, Monday night wrestling and taking rides around Newport. Wherever you saw him around town, he was sure to make you laugh and put a smile on your face.
Manny is survived by his brother Joseph Rodericks, his children Dana Rodericks and wife Jodi, Dawn Rodericks, Raymond Gray and wife Carol, Victoria Settle and husband Tom. He was a grandfather to Terry Iorio and husband Jason of CT, Crystal Fischer and husband Billy of CT, Elizabeth Zimmerman and husband Eugene of MA, Jessica Rodericks, Maranda Rodericks, Christine Rodericks, Autumn Rodericks and Cassidy Rodericks all of PA, Zachary Settle and Logan Settle of RI. Great Grandfather to Terra, Sawyer and Ellie Fischer, Lucas Iorio, Julian Zimmerman and Arabella Rodericks. Also, numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his brother Jose Gomes, sons Christopher M. Rodericks and Robert Gray, Jr.
For those who really knew Manny, you knew that he was a special man with a kind heart and a sensitive soul, who wore his emotions on his sleeve. A day would NEVER go by without him calling or visiting numerous friends and family members, especially his Brother Joe, his Mother and his Grandchildren to share his love and make them laugh.
Visitation will be held Saturday, February 6th, from 9 to 10 AM at St. Lucy's Catholic Church, 909 West Main Road, Middletown, RI. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held immediately after visitation, at 10AM. Live stream can be watched at https://link.memorial/Rodericks
Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations can be made to The Parkinson's Place, 1800 Post Rd, Warwick, RI 02886 c/o Rich Gingras.
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"Pap, i miss you i want this nightmare to be over. You were my bestfriend them random phone calls. The facetimes most of all them laughs. Ill forever miss you may you rest in heaven. "
"Manny you will be missed, Rest In Peace I know you are with Kay enjoying your internal life together. We miss you both! Thoughts and prayers to your children and grandchildren. Sending prayers to Ray, Carol, Liz, Vicki, Tommy, Logan, Zach, Terry and Crystal keeping you all in our prayers. Michele and Keith"
"I met Manny many years ago when my mother was in the nursing home when his mom was also there. Every day Manny would go in my mothers room and cheer her up and give her words of encouragement. Manny was by far the most kind and caring man I\'ve ever met. We have lost a great man but we can be sure Manny is continuing his work and has put a smile on everyone in heaven . God bless you my friend. Bob & Donna Peckham"
"Fondly remembering your weekend visits to the farm; all the fun we had, and your help picking vegetables. You\'ll be missed. God bless you. Cousin Allie"
"So sorry to hear that you have left us. You have touched many people lifes during your journey and I know that everyone you have touched is feeling the loss. Go and fly with the rest of our angels. RIP Love and miss you. Cousin Anna"
"Dad I miss you already I know you where tried you have touch so many people?s lives. Going to miss them phones calls where you at. How many pigs do you have. How many cows do you have. Hey it hunting Season the deer go to church on Sunday. "
"Manny, we are going to miss your visits, we are going to miss your humor that made us laugh, we\'re going to miss your kindness, we\'re going to miss you sitting in the garage watching Ray clean his boat, we\'re going to miss you asking \"Did I get any mail?\", we\'re going to miss spending holidays with you, we\'re going to miss you catching us up on all the going ons, but most of all we\'re going to miss YOU!! We love you, Ray and Carol "
"Manny, "
"Manny, may you rest in peace with our other Angels whom have gone before us! Thank you for the wonderful gift of Dawn to our family. ?"
"Rest in peace manny you sure deserve it luv gloria"