The Yonkers, N.Y. Fire Department regrets to inform you of the line of duty death of 48 year old Firefighter Antonio C. Rodriques, a twelve year veteran of the Yonkers Fire Department. Firefighter Rodriques passed away on the evening of Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, N.Y. where family, friends and his brother firemen sat vigil by his bedside 24/7 for the past two weeks.
Firefighter Rodriques was hospitalized on July 18, 2012 as a result of injuries sustained on May 9, 2012, while on duty and conducting Department training.
Firefighter Rodriques was the recipient of 6 Departmental Commendations during his career and was a lifelong resident of Yonkers, N.Y.
Firefighter Antonio C. Rodriques is survived by his beloved parents, Celeste and Celestino Rodriques, his older brother, Lester C. Rodriques, his sister-in-law Anna Maria Rodriques, his niece, Nicole Rodriques, his nephews, Matthew and Alex Rodriques, and his girlfriend, Amy Krawczyk.
Firefighter Antonio C. Rodriques took part in many life saving rescues during his career, and through his death, he saved still more. Firefighter Rodriques' organs were donated to several recipients through the New York Donation Network earlier this morning.
A full Fire Department Honors wake will be held at Flynn's Funeral Home at 1652 Central Avenue in Yonkers, this Friday, August 3, 2012 from 2pm - 9pm. All members of the fire service are welcome to come honor FF Antonio C. Rodriques, or A-Rod as he was known here in Yonkers. Please note, the wake is one day only.
A full Fire Department Honors LODD Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Immaculate Conception / St. Mary's Church, 103 South Broadway in Yonkers on Saturday, August 4, 2012 at 10am. All members of the fire service are welcome once again to come and honor FF Rodriques.
Internment will be following the Mass at St. Mary's Cemetery, 114 Sprain Road in Yonkers.
Summer Class A/Dress Uniform is the appropriate attire.
The members of the Yonkers FIre Department, Local 628 / UFOA ask that you keep the family of FF Rodriques in your thoughts and prayers.
Firefighter Rodriques was hospitalized on July 18, 2012 as a result of injuries sustained on May 9, 2012, while on duty and conducting Department training.
Firefighter Rodriques was the recipient of 6 Departmental Commendations during his career and was a lifelong resident of Yonkers, N.Y.
Firefighter Antonio C. Rodriques is survived by his beloved parents, Celeste and Celestino Rodriques, his older brother, Lester C. Rodriques, his sister-in-law Anna Maria Rodriques, his niece, Nicole Rodriques, his nephews, Matthew and Alex Rodriques, and his girlfriend, Amy Krawczyk.
Firefighter Antonio C. Rodriques took part in many life saving rescues during his career, and through his death, he saved still more. Firefighter Rodriques' organs were donated to several recipients through the New York Donation Network earlier this morning.
A full Fire Department Honors wake will be held at Flynn's Funeral Home at 1652 Central Avenue in Yonkers, this Friday, August 3, 2012 from 2pm - 9pm. All members of the fire service are welcome to come honor FF Antonio C. Rodriques, or A-Rod as he was known here in Yonkers. Please note, the wake is one day only.
A full Fire Department Honors LODD Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Immaculate Conception / St. Mary's Church, 103 South Broadway in Yonkers on Saturday, August 4, 2012 at 10am. All members of the fire service are welcome once again to come and honor FF Rodriques.
Internment will be following the Mass at St. Mary's Cemetery, 114 Sprain Road in Yonkers.
Summer Class A/Dress Uniform is the appropriate attire.
The members of the Yonkers FIre Department, Local 628 / UFOA ask that you keep the family of FF Rodriques in your thoughts and prayers.
