Rudy “Chacho” Rodriguez
Rudy “Chacho” Rodriguez, age 91, U.S. Coast Guard veteran, of Chicago, passed away on April 12, 2024. Born April 11, 1933, to the late Felipe and late Hortencia Rodriguez. Beloved husband of the late Basilisa “Betty” Rodriguez for a wonderful 51 years. Loving father of Rudy Rodriguez, the late Randy Rodriguez, and Rachel Rodriguez. Devoted grandfather Rudy Ruben (Gabriella) Rodriguez, Ryan Rey Rodriguez, Lysette Antoinette Luna and Alexander Rudolph Luna. Dear brother of Ronald (Dan) Rodriguez. Fond uncle and friend of many.
Rudy proudly served in the National Guard and later the Coast Guard from 1950 – 1953. He was a longtime Chicago Police Officer from 1965 – 1990.
Rudy was a black belt in karate and an avid photographer.
Visitation 3 to 9pm Wednesday, April 17th at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Chapel prayers 9am Thursday, April 18th from the funeral home, processing to 10am Mass at St. Cletus Church, LaGrange. Interment to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Evergreen Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
For Service Info: 708-352-6500
I want to express my sincere condolences and sympathy to the Rodrigurez Family on the loss of Rudy. I met Rudy in 1968 when we were both assigned to the Mass Transit Unit. We both were assigned to the Mass Transit Tactical Unit and worked together for over a year. I had just joined the Police Department and as a very young Police Officer Rudy was there to give me guidance and advice. I am not able to attend the services for him but will be there in spirt. Again, my deepest sympathies. Until we meet again.