Grace Rodriguez

Grace Rodriguez was born on January 24, 1969, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and passed away on June 11, 2023. A compassionate, loving, dedicated, and spirited woman, Grace was known for her unwavering commitment to her family, faith, and friends. Her life was filled with joy, laughter, and love, and she touched the hearts of everyone who knew her. The Facetime, phone calls, cards, and visits Grace received during the final weeks of her life were a tremendous source of joy, peace, and comfort to her.

Grace moved to the United States in 1988 and lived in Paterson, New Jersey, before moving to Highland Lakes three years ago. She worked as an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) since 2006. Grace was employed in the healthcare industry, offering her care and expertise to local nursing homes and Oakland Rehabilitation Center. Her dedication to her profession was evident in the countless lives she impacted during her many years in the occupation. Grace was an organ donor, which further showcased her selflessness and desire to help others even in her passing.

Family She Left Behind

Grace is survived by her mother, Yolanda Nieves and her husband Israel Nieves; daughter, Yolisa Padilla and her partner Felipe "Flip" Maldonado; siblings, Eric Rodriguez, Janet Nieves(her partner Andrew Hart Johnson), Joany Rodriguez, and Rocio Reyes (her partner Carlos Felipe Taveras); Nieces and Nephews Roselys Reyes, Jeffrey Reyes and Leslie Reyes.

Family Who Went Before

She was preceded in death by her father, Dario Rodriguez, and sister, Connie Rodriguez.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 16, 2023, from 6 to 8 PM at Prout Funeral Home, located at 370 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona, New Jersey, 07044. We invite you to join us in celebrating Grace's life and cherishing the memories we shared with her.

In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude's Children's Hospital would be appreciated.

Please share your memories and upload photos of Grace on her memorial page, as we remember and honor her remarkable life and the love she brought to all who knew her.