Monserrate (Jorge) Rodriguez, 84, of New Bedford died Sunday August 18, 2002 after a breif illness at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Pedro Rodriguez,and the daughter of the late Bernardo and Adelina (Garcia) Jorge.
Mrs. Rodriguez was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico and had lived in New Bedford since 1962.
Survivors include 6 sons, Bienvenido Rodriguez, Victor Rodriguez, Rev. Jose Rafael Rodriguez, Jesus Rodriguez, and Hector Rodriguez, all of New Bedford, and Luis Rodriguez of Florida; a daughter, Ana Colon of New Bedford; 2 brothers, Fano Jorge of Wareham and Ramon Jorge of Puerto Rico; 22 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
Her Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday August 21, 2002 at 9 AM in the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Tuesday August 20, 2002 from 2-4 and 7-9.