Manville, NJ- Peter Charles Rodrigo, Jr. 77, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 27, 2024 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital-Somerset in Somerville, NJ. Born in Bayonne, NJ, son of the late Peter Charles and Mary (nee Kafarski) Rodrigo, he resided in Hillsborough, then Easton, Pa before settling in Manville in 1994.

Peter served his country honorably with the United States Air Force as a sergeant from 1966 to 1972. He had many years of dedicated employment at 3M in Belle Mead, NJ as a maintenance mechanic. As a photographer, Peter enjoyed photographing nature scenes, family, and various events.

Peter is survived by his loving sons, Michael Trani and his wife, Catherine of Ontario, CA, Justin Rodrigo of Bethlehem, PA, and Matthew Trani; three dear siblings, Eugene Rodrigo, Arlene Rodrigo Hoffman, and Denise Palko; and four cherished grandchildren, Ethan, Daniel, Joseph, and Isabelle.

A memorial visitation will take place at Fucillo & Warren Funeral Home, 205 South Main Street, Manville, NJ 08835 on Saturday, October 19, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with military honors at 12:30 p.m. To send condolences to the family, share photographs, and light a virtual candle, please visit www.FucilloandWarrenFuneralHome.com.