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Jesse Jose Rodriguez

Jesse Jose Rodriguez passed away peacefully on March 7, 2020 at the age of 73 years old. Jesse was born on May 24, 1946 in Billings, Montana to parents Jose and Rosella Rodriguez.

Jesse was the second oldest of eight Children and grew up on the South Side.

He was drafted into the Army at the age of 21 and served from 1967 to 1971 with the 173rd Airborne Division. During his service, he was deployed to the Vietnam War where he was a Pathfinder and soon after became an Airborne Ranger. Jesse received a Purple Heart for the injuries he incurred while in combat.

Upon returning to the U.S., Jesse met the love of his life Georgia Mallas, and continued to love and care for her up to the day of her passing.

Jesse loved playing cards with his mother and siblings, and could be found listening to Bob Marley Legend on his record player at any given time. He loved Reggae music and for some reason called it Ryegate.

Jesse always made sure that his mother and father had everything they needed and was willing to take them shopping at a moments notice.

Jesse had one of the hardest shells of anyone, but was an extremely loving and caring man. He always put his family first, and lived a life of honor.

Preceding Jesse in death was his wife Georgia Mallas, sister Rosemary Ludwig, brothers Frank, Donald, and George Rodriguez, and his father José Maria Rodriguez.

His brother Jerry Rodriguez recently passed away and will be sharing funeral services.

Jesse is survived by his mother Rosella Rodriguez, sister Yolanda Varela, brother David Rodriguez, and numerous nieces and nephews.