Daniel James "Dan" Rodriguez
10/25/2016 2:00:00 PM - Final Journey

Daniel James Rodriguez, age 59, of Riverdale passed away Sunday, October 23, 2016, at his home under the care of Heartland Hospice.

Funeral Services for Dan will be held at Clark Family Funeral Chapel on Friday, October 28, at 2 p.m. with Benjamen Evers officiating. A Luncheon will immediately follow in the Reflections Reception Center. The family will receive friends on October 27, from 5 to 8 p.m. Visitation will continue the day of the service from 1 p.m. until the time of the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Special Olympics. Envelopes will be available at the funeral chapel.

Dan was born on October 26, 1956, in Sparta, the son of Lupe and Shirley (Neyome) Rodriguez. Dan was a member of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe. He was an avid Michigan football fan, Detroit Redwings, and Detroit Tigers. Dan loved to bowl, doing crosswords and puzzles, and gambling.

Dan is survived by his children, Daniel James Rodriguez, Jr. and Mara Lee Rodriquez; several grandchildren; siblings, Antonio (Andrea) Rodriguez, Lisa (Joseph) Snyder, and Trisha Trasky; several nieces and nephews, and cat, Morris.

Dan was preceded in death by his parents; grandmothers, Jennie Neyome and Angelita McIntyre; brothers, Kevin Rodriguez and Lupe Rodriguez, Jr; and nephew, Spencer Snyder. You may view Daniel's obituary online and send a condolence to the family, light a memorial candle, or place a memorial donation at www.clarkfuneralchapel.com