Miguel Angel Rodriguez, "Papo"; of New Haven, CT, born on March 31, 1951, in Naranjito, Puerto Rico, to Ulpino & Carmela Rodriguez, at the age of 72, peacefully & so beautifully, transitioned to be with our Lord & Savior & free of pain on October 16, 2023.  He was received during the hours of sun showers full of rainbows with the love of his life, Maria Margarita and 10 Children: Carmen, Cheila, Jessica, Miguel, Jr., Angel, Luis, Magaly, Jacqueline, Javiel & Gabriel by his side.  Papo is also survived by his 27 grandchildren who will continue to treasured their "Papa" dearly as he treasured them. Papo was a respected 1 of 11 siblings, 3 predeceased & survived by 8: that include numerous nieces, nephews.

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 23, 2023 at Hamden Memorial Funeral Home, 1300 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden from10:30am-12pm. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in New Haven. Condolences may be expressed at www.hamdenmemorialfuneralhome.com