Benilde Rodriguez

Benilde Rodriguez (nee Mondelo), 90, of Newark, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2024. She joins her beloved husband Enrique and daughter Maria in eternal rest. She was a caring and loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She enjoyed spending time with and cooking many different Spanish foods for her family such as Caldo Gallego, Spanish Tortilla and delicious Empanadas. She is survived by her loving sons, Mario and his wife Marilia and Enrique (Rick) and his wife Annette. “Abuela” is also survived by 6 grandchildren, Xavier Rodrigues, Eric and David Rodriguez, Gabriel Rodrigues, Raquel Rodriguez Berg and Nicholas Rodriguez.

Funeral is from the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Avenue, Union on Friday, November 15 at 9:00 AM. A funeral mass will be held at St. Michael’s Church, 1212 Kelly Street, Union at 10:15 AM. Interment will follow at Graceland Memorial, 1900 Galloping Hill Road, Kenilworth.

Family and Friends are welcome for visitation on Thursday, November 14 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.