Bisente “Vince” Rodriguez

Bisente “Vince” Rodriguez, age 69, of Grand Rapids, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 19, 2017.  He will be lovingly remembered by his beloved wife of 46 years, Gloria; children: James Dibble, Theresa (Brandon Jones) Rodriguez, Sonia (Brandon) Riley; grandchildren: Victoria (Tyrone Raphael) Zambrana, Dominique Zambrana, Cassandra Zambrana, Brianna Zambrana, Isabella (Alex) Ocampo, Leo Ramos, Richard Ramos; great grandchildren: Martise, Elaya, Angelise, Mahki; brothers and sisters: Marry (Raul) Carcini, Ambrosio (Nancy) Rodriguez, Tomas (Michelle) Rodriguez; many nieces and nephews; special dog, Cali.  He was preceded in death by his parents: Ambrosio and Dominga Rodriguez; brothers: Lupe and Pete.  Vince proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during Vietnam, but he most proudly served his family as a loving husband, father and grandfather to many.  Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at 3 p.m. at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW with Pastor Dennis Gilbert officiating.   Relatives and friends may meet the family Wednesday from 2-3 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the needs of the family.