Rod W. Ribeiro
May 3, 1945 - February 2, 2013
Passalacqua Funeral Chapel 901 West Second Street Benicia, CA 94510 Phone 707-745-3130 Fax 707-745-6460 Rodney W. Ribeiro May 3, 1945 - February 2, 2013 Rodney W. Ribeiro, 67, passed away suddenly Saturday at his home in Benicia. He was born in Vallejo but lived his entire life in Benicia. Rod was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Following his discharge Rod worked at Mare Island Naval Shipyard for over 30 years. He started in the sheet metal shop, spent some time with the Police Force before becoming a firefighter. He retired as Fire Chief in 1996. For the past 10 years, Rod has been the caretaker at St. Dominic’s Cemetery in Benicia. He was a member of St. Dominic’s Church. He loved hunting & fishing and was able to fix most anything. He enjoyed carpentry and auto repair and was active with Benicia Little League years ago. Rod is survived by Linda, his wife of 50 years; daughter Lisa Ribeiro; son Rodney W. Ribeiro Jr.; sister Ronda Ribeiro; brother Rick Ribeiro and grandchildren Amber, Thomas, Crysta, Taylor, Travis & Destiny Ribeiro. A Memorial Mass will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday at St. Dominic’s Church, 475 East I Street, Benicia. Arrangements are under the direction of Passalacqua Funeral Chapel, Benicia. Please visit the online tribute at www.passalacquafuneralchapel.com Passalacqua Funeral Chapel, 745-3130 www.passalacquafuneralchapel.com
Passalacqua Funeral Chapel 901 West Second Street Benicia, CA 94510 Phone 707-745-3130 Fax 707-745-6460 Rodney W. Ribeiro May 3, 1945 - February 2, 2013 Rodney W. Ribeiro, 67, passed away suddenly Saturday at his home in Benicia. He... View Obituary & Service Information