CRAIG/FLAGLER PALMS MEMORIAL GARDENS
511 Old Kings Road South
Flagler Beach, Florida

Maria Emilia Rodrigues



Maria Emilia Rodrigues, 85, passed peacefully on September 29th, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.

The viewing will be at the Craig Flagler Palms Funeral Home, 511 Old Kings Road S, Flagler Beach, FL on Saturday, October 3rd from 9:00 a.m. to 11 a.m. Entombment will follow.

Maria Emilia was born on October 4th, 1934 in Veiros Estarreja, Portugal. After moving to America in 1962, she began working at RCA in Harrison, NJ. On September 21st, 1963 she married Olegario Rodrigues. They had one son, Antonio, whom she adored. They were longtime residents of Newark, NJ before moving to Beverly Beach, FL in 2004. She enjoyed spending time with her family, hosting family and friends at her home, and collecting seashells on the beach.

She is predeceased by her parents, Balbina (De Conceio) and Manuel Pereira Da Silva, as well as her brother Manuel Da Silva. She is survived by her devoted husband of 57 years, Olegario Rodrigues as well as her loving son, Antonio (Tony) Rodrigues and daughter-in-law, Graziella Rodrigues. She was the proud Avó to her grandchildren Emily (Dylan) and Gary. She was the cherished sister of Maria Adelinda and Bernardino.

She is survived by her many brother and sister in laws, nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Dementia Society of America.